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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,175.20, 439,631.40 and 115,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,175.20, 439,631.40 and 115,590.80 is: 173,334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,175.20 : 439,631.40 = 115,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,175.20/439,631.40 = 115,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,175.20x = 439,631.40 × 115,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,175.20x = 50,817,345,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,817,345,231.12/293,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,334.39

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