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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,005.24, 439,507.86 and 105,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,005.24, 439,507.86 and 105,973 is: 158,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,005.24 : 439,507.86 = 105,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,005.24/439,507.86 = 105,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,005.24x = 439,507.86 × 105,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,005.24x = 46,575,966,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575,966,447.78/293,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,959.50

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