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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,541.47, 440,173.40 and 113,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,541.47, 440,173.40 and 113,711.12 is: 170,512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,541.47 : 440,173.40 = 113,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,541.47/440,173.40 = 113,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,541.47x = 440,173.40 × 113,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,541.47x = 50,052,608,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052,608,107.34/293,541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,512.91

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