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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,442.88, 439,999.08 and 93,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,442.88, 439,999.08 and 93,716.32 is: 140,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,442.88 : 439,999.08 = 93,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,442.88/439,999.08 = 93,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,442.88x = 439,999.08 × 93,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,442.88x = 41,235,094,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235,094,580.99/293,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,521.71

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