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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,015.20, 439,436.40 and 115,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,015.20, 439,436.40 and 115,463.20 is: 173,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,015.20 : 439,436.40 = 115,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,015.20/439,436.40 = 115,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,015.20x = 439,436.40 × 115,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,015.20x = 50,738,732,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738,732,940.48/293,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,160.75

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