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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,641.99, 440,472.09 and 139,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,641.99, 440,472.09 and 139,735.10 is: 209,606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,641.99 : 440,472.09 = 139,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,641.99/440,472.09 = 139,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,641.99x = 440,472.09 × 139,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,641.99x = 61,549,411,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549,411,543.36/293,641.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,606.98

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