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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,372.63, 440,342.75 and 141,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,372.63, 440,342.75 and 141,676.04 is: 212,651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,372.63 : 440,342.75 = 141,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,372.63/440,342.75 = 141,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,372.63x = 440,342.75 × 141,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,372.63x = 62,386,014,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,014,861.00/293,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,651.11

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