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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,125.74, 439,389.72 and 115,534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,125.74, 439,389.72 and 115,534.14 is: 173,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,125.74 : 439,389.72 = 115,534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,125.74/439,389.72 = 115,534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,125.74x = 439,389.72 × 115,534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,125.74x = 50,764,513,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,764,513,425.04/293,125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,183.40

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