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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,007.60, 439,511.40 and 96,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,007.60, 439,511.40 and 96,015.60 is: 144,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,007.60 : 439,511.40 = 96,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,007.60/439,511.40 = 96,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,007.60x = 439,511.40 × 96,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,007.60x = 42,199,950,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,199,950,777.84/293,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,023.40

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