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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,440.76, 439,995.89 and 93,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,440.76, 439,995.89 and 93,714.20 is: 140,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,440.76 : 439,995.89 = 93,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,440.76/439,995.89 = 93,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,440.76x = 439,995.89 × 93,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,440.76x = 41,233,860,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,233,860,868.94/293,440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,518.52

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