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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,512.10, 440,268.15 and 106,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,512.10, 440,268.15 and 106,499.30 is: 159,748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,512.10 : 440,268.15 = 106,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,512.10/440,268.15 = 106,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,512.10x = 440,268.15 × 106,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,512.10x = 46,888,249,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888,249,787.30/293,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,748.95

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