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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,353.38, 439,241.68 and 186,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,353.38, 439,241.68 and 186,156.96 is: 278,735.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,353.38 : 439,241.68 = 186,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,353.38/439,241.68 = 186,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,353.38x = 439,241.68 × 186,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,353.38x = 81,767,895,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,767,895,854.09/293,353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,735.14

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