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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,221.80, 439,635.60 and 115,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,221.80, 439,635.60 and 115,637.40 is: 173,378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,221.80 : 439,635.60 = 115,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,221.80/439,635.60 = 115,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,221.80x = 439,635.60 × 115,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,221.80x = 50,838,317,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,838,317,731.44/293,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,378.37

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