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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,855.57, 440,781.52 and 141,875.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,855.57, 440,781.52 and 141,875.35 is: 212,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,855.57 : 440,781.52 = 141,875.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,855.57/440,781.52 = 141,875.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,855.57x = 440,781.52 × 141,875.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,855.57x = 62,536,032,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,536,032,423.53/293,855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,812.14

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