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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,134.43, 440,439.75 and 186,567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,134.43, 440,439.75 and 186,567.39 is: 280,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,134.43 : 440,439.75 = 186,567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,134.43/440,439.75 = 186,567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,134.43x = 440,439.75 × 186,567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,134.43x = 82,171,694,609.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,171,694,609.75/293,134.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,320.86

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