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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,891.80, 440,837.70 and 146,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,891.80, 440,837.70 and 146,435.80 is: 219,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,891.80 : 440,837.70 = 146,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,891.80/440,837.70 = 146,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,891.80x = 440,837.70 × 146,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,891.80x = 64,554,421,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554,421,269.66/293,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,653.70

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