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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,637.78, 440,398.35 and 143,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,637.78, 440,398.35 and 143,813.70 is: 215,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,637.78 : 440,398.35 = 143,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,637.78/440,398.35 = 143,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,637.78x = 440,398.35 × 143,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,637.78x = 63,335,316,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,335,316,187.40/293,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,691.99

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