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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,225.16, 439,782.66 and 82,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,225.16, 439,782.66 and 82,861.68 is: 124,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,225.16 : 439,782.66 = 82,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,225.16/439,782.66 = 82,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,225.16x = 439,782.66 × 82,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,225.16x = 36,441,130,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441,130,042.47/293,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,276.96

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