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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,470.78, 440,147.85 and 143,646.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,470.78, 440,147.85 and 143,646.70 is: 215,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,470.78 : 440,147.85 = 143,646.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,470.78/440,147.85 = 143,646.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,470.78x = 440,147.85 × 143,646.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,470.78x = 63,225,786,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225,786,164.60/293,470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,441.50

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