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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,396.62, 440,091.42 and 93,714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,396.62, 440,091.42 and 93,714.34 is: 140,570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,396.62 : 440,091.42 = 93,714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,396.62/440,091.42 = 93,714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,396.62x = 440,091.42 × 93,714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,396.62x = 41,242,876,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,242,876,964.96/293,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,570.39

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