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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,914.80, 440,872.20 and 146,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,914.80, 440,872.20 and 146,458.80 is: 219,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,914.80 : 440,872.20 = 146,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,914.80/440,872.20 = 146,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,914.80x = 440,872.20 × 146,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,914.80x = 64,569,613,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569,613,365.36/293,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,688.20

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