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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,012.82, 439,585.50 and 93,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,012.82, 439,585.50 and 93,344.58 is: 140,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,012.82 : 439,585.50 = 93,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,012.82/439,585.50 = 93,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,012.82x = 439,585.50 × 93,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,012.82x = 41,032,923,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,032,923,871.59/293,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,037.98

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