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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,315.60, 439,843.80 and 115,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,315.60, 439,843.80 and 115,763.60 is: 173,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,315.60 : 439,843.80 = 115,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,315.60/439,843.80 = 115,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,315.60x = 439,843.80 × 115,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,315.60x = 50,917,901,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,917,901,725.68/293,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,594.25

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