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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,186.60, 439,873.34 and 131,055.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,186.60, 439,873.34 and 131,055.65 is: 196,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,186.60 : 439,873.34 = 131,055.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,186.60/439,873.34 = 131,055.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,186.60x = 439,873.34 × 131,055.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,186.60x = 57,647,883,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,647,883,636.73/293,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,625.24

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