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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,357.44, 439,965.69 and 135,434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,357.44, 439,965.69 and 135,434.17 is: 203,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,357.44 : 439,965.69 = 135,434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,357.44/439,965.69 = 135,434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,357.44x = 439,965.69 × 135,434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,357.44x = 59,586,388,053.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,586,388,053.63/293,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,118.72

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