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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,535.20, 440,302.80 and 200,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,535.20, 440,302.80 and 200,223.20 is: 300,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,535.20 : 440,302.80 = 200,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,535.20/440,302.80 = 200,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,535.20x = 440,302.80 × 200,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,535.20x = 88,158,835,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,158,835,584.96/293,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,334.80

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