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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,017.28, 439,525.88 and 105,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,017.28, 439,525.88 and 105,985.04 is: 158,977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,017.28 : 439,525.88 = 105,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,017.28/439,525.88 = 105,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,017.28x = 439,525.88 × 105,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,017.28x = 46,583,167,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,583,167,972.84/293,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,977.55

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