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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,278.08, 439,911.72 and 93,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,278.08, 439,911.72 and 93,596.88 is: 140,393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,278.08 : 439,911.72 = 93,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,278.08/439,911.72 = 93,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,278.08x = 439,911.72 × 93,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,278.08x = 41,174,364,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174,364,467.43/293,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,393.60

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