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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,252.16, 439,878.08 and 106,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,252.16, 439,878.08 and 106,263.36 is: 159,394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,252.16 : 439,878.08 = 106,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,252.16/439,878.08 = 106,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,252.16x = 439,878.08 × 106,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,252.16x = 46,742,922,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742,922,771.15/293,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,394.98

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