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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,261.42, 439,917.78 and 82,899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,261.42, 439,917.78 and 82,899.42 is: 124,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,261.42 : 439,917.78 = 82,899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,261.42/439,917.78 = 82,899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,261.42x = 439,917.78 × 82,899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,261.42x = 36,468,928,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468,928,809.69/293,261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,356.38

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