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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,251.28, 439,869.21 and 93,583.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,251.28, 439,869.21 and 93,583.85 is: 140,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,251.28 : 439,869.21 = 93,583.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,251.28/439,869.21 = 93,583.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,251.28x = 439,869.21 × 93,583.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,251.28x = 41,164,651,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164,651,968.91/293,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,373.31

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