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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,459.60, 440,059.80 and 115,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,459.60, 440,059.80 and 115,907.60 is: 173,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,459.60 : 440,059.80 = 115,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,459.60/440,059.80 = 115,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,459.60x = 440,059.80 × 115,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,459.60x = 51,006,275,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,006,275,274.48/293,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,810.21

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