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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,151.78, 439,728.27 and 71,535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,151.78, 439,728.27 and 71,535.78 is: 107,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,151.78 : 439,728.27 = 71,535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,151.78/439,728.27 = 71,535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,151.78x = 439,728.27 × 71,535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,151.78x = 31,456,304,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456,304,782.50/293,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,303.82

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