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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,306.55, 439,968.03 and 103,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,306.55, 439,968.03 and 103,740.12 is: 155,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,306.55 : 439,968.03 = 103,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,306.55/439,968.03 = 103,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,306.55x = 439,968.03 × 103,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,306.55x = 45,642,336,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,642,336,228.36/293,306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,613.08

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