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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,373.63, 440,344.25 and 141,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,373.63, 440,344.25 and 141,677.04 is: 212,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,373.63 : 440,344.25 = 141,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,373.63/440,344.25 = 141,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,373.63x = 440,344.25 × 141,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,373.63x = 62,386,669,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,669,921.02/293,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,652.62

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