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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,540.96, 440,172.65 and 113,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,540.96, 440,172.65 and 113,710.62 is: 170,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,540.96 : 440,172.65 = 113,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,540.96/440,172.65 = 113,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,540.96x = 440,172.65 × 113,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,540.96x = 50,052,303,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052,303,069.24/293,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,512.16

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