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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,159.67, 439,741.26 and 82,799.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,159.67, 439,741.26 and 82,799.43 is: 124,199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,159.67 : 439,741.26 = 82,799.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,159.67/439,741.26 = 82,799.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,159.67x = 439,741.26 × 82,799.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,159.67x = 36,410,325,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,410,325,675.48/293,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,199.64

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