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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,091.40, 439,407.42 and 115,731.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,091.40, 439,407.42 and 115,731.17 is: 173,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,091.40 : 439,407.42 = 115,731.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,091.40/439,407.42 = 115,731.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,091.40x = 439,407.42 × 115,731.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,091.40x = 50,853,132,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853,132,626.24/293,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,506.06

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