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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,238.94, 439,866.60 and 103,672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,238.94, 439,866.60 and 103,672.54 is: 155,511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,238.94 : 439,866.60 = 103,672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,238.94/439,866.60 = 103,672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,238.94x = 439,866.60 × 103,672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,238.94x = 45,602,087,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,087,683.16/293,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,511.71

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