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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,541.67, 440,173.70 and 113,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,541.67, 440,173.70 and 113,711.32 is: 170,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,541.67 : 440,173.70 = 113,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,541.67/440,173.70 = 113,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,541.67x = 440,173.70 × 113,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,541.67x = 50,052,733,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052,733,184.18/293,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,513.22

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