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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,413.70, 440,034.15 and 115,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,413.70, 440,034.15 and 115,861.70 is: 173,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,413.70 : 440,034.15 = 115,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,413.70/440,034.15 = 115,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,413.70x = 440,034.15 × 115,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,413.70x = 50,983,104,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983,104,677.06/293,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,758.43

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