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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,472.78, 440,150.85 and 143,648.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,472.78, 440,150.85 and 143,648.70 is: 215,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,472.78 : 440,150.85 = 143,648.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,472.78/440,150.85 = 143,648.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,472.78x = 440,150.85 × 143,648.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,472.78x = 63,227,097,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227,097,406.40/293,472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,444.50

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