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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,116.20, 439,587.90 and 115,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,116.20, 439,587.90 and 115,564.20 is: 173,312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,116.20 : 439,587.90 = 115,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,116.20/439,587.90 = 115,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,116.20x = 439,587.90 × 115,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,116.20x = 50,800,623,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,800,623,993.18/293,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,312.24

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