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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,858.02, 440,786.94 and 136,000.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,858.02, 440,786.94 and 136,000.36 is: 204,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,858.02 : 440,786.94 = 136,000.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,858.02/440,786.94 = 136,000.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,858.02x = 440,786.94 × 136,000.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,858.02x = 59,947,182,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,947,182,523.30/293,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,000.50

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