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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,267.80, 439,979.10 and 115,731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,267.80, 439,979.10 and 115,731.64 is: 173,628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,267.80 : 439,979.10 = 115,731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,267.80/439,979.10 = 115,731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,267.80x = 439,979.10 × 115,731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,267.80x = 50,919,502,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919,502,808.72/293,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,628.00

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