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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,497.20, 440,278.20 and 93,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,497.20, 440,278.20 and 93,783.60 is: 140,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,497.20 : 440,278.20 = 93,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,497.20/440,278.20 = 93,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,497.20x = 440,278.20 × 93,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,497.20x = 41,290,874,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290,874,597.52/293,497.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,685.75

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