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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,481.60, 440,092.80 and 115,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,481.60, 440,092.80 and 115,929.60 is: 173,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,481.60 : 440,092.80 = 115,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,481.60/440,092.80 = 115,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,481.60x = 440,092.80 × 115,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,481.60x = 51,019,782,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,019,782,266.88/293,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,843.21

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