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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,114.32, 439,376.10 and 115,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,114.32, 439,376.10 and 115,552.60 is: 173,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,114.32 : 439,376.10 = 115,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,114.32/439,376.10 = 115,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,114.32x = 439,376.10 × 115,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,114.32x = 50,771,050,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771,050,732.86/293,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,212.45

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