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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,446.73, 440,170.10 and 83,086.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,446.73, 440,170.10 and 83,086.49 is: 124,629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,446.73 : 440,170.10 = 83,086.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,446.73/440,170.10 = 83,086.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,446.73x = 440,170.10 × 83,086.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,446.73x = 36,572,189,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572,189,608.52/293,446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,629.74

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