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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,268.48, 439,905.92 and 93,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,268.48, 439,905.92 and 93,587.20 is: 140,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,268.48 : 439,905.92 = 93,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,268.48/439,905.92 = 93,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,268.48x = 439,905.92 × 93,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,268.48x = 41,169,563,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169,563,316.22/293,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,381.82

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