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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,862.30, 440,793.45 and 146,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,862.30, 440,793.45 and 146,406.30 is: 219,609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,862.30 : 440,793.45 = 146,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,862.30/440,793.45 = 146,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,862.30x = 440,793.45 × 146,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,862.30x = 64,534,938,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534,938,078.74/293,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,609.45

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