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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,423.20, 440,167.20 and 93,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,423.20, 440,167.20 and 93,709.60 is: 140,574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,423.20 : 440,167.20 = 93,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,423.20/440,167.20 = 93,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,423.20x = 440,167.20 × 93,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,423.20x = 41,247,892,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,892,245.12/293,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,574.75

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