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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,004.24, 439,506.36 and 105,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,004.24, 439,506.36 and 105,972 is: 158,958

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,004.24 : 439,506.36 = 105,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,004.24/439,506.36 = 105,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,004.24x = 439,506.36 × 105,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,004.24x = 46,575,367,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575,367,981.92/293,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,958

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