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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,498.94, 439,999.74 and 116,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,498.94, 439,999.74 and 116,131.08 is: 174,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,498.94 : 439,999.74 = 116,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,498.94/439,999.74 = 116,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,498.94x = 439,999.74 × 116,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,498.94x = 51,097,645,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,097,645,005.92/293,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,098.23

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