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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,892.80, 440,839.20 and 146,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,892.80, 440,839.20 and 146,436.80 is: 219,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,892.80 : 440,839.20 = 146,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,892.80/440,839.20 = 146,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,892.80x = 440,839.20 × 146,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,892.80x = 64,555,081,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,555,081,762.56/293,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,655.20

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