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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,391.60, 439,957.80 and 115,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,391.60, 439,957.80 and 115,839.60 is: 173,708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,391.60 : 439,957.80 = 115,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,391.60/439,957.80 = 115,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,391.60x = 439,957.80 × 115,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,391.60x = 50,964,535,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,964,535,568.88/293,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,708.23

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