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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,587.74, 440,212.73 and 156,642.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,587.74, 440,212.73 and 156,642.66 is: 234,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,587.74 : 440,212.73 = 156,642.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,587.74/440,212.73 = 156,642.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,587.74x = 440,212.73 × 156,642.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,587.74x = 68,956,092,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,956,092,209.85/293,587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,873.88

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