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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,259.36, 439,135.04 and 203,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,259.36, 439,135.04 and 203,173.80 is: 304,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,259.36 : 439,135.04 = 203,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,259.36/439,135.04 = 203,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,259.36x = 439,135.04 × 203,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,259.36x = 89,220,734,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,220,734,789.95/293,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,238.32

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