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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,477.65, 440,158.76 and 93,744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,477.65, 440,158.76 and 93,744.21 is: 140,597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,477.65 : 440,158.76 = 93,744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,477.65/440,158.76 = 93,744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,477.65x = 440,158.76 × 93,744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,477.65x = 41,262,333,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,262,333,264.35/293,477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,597.87

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