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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,529.80, 440,272.56 and 93,871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,529.80, 440,272.56 and 93,871.28 is: 140,799.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,529.80 : 440,272.56 = 93,871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,529.80/440,272.56 = 93,871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,529.80x = 440,272.56 × 93,871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,529.80x = 41,328,948,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,328,948,756.08/293,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,799.84

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