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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,543.71, 440,176.77 and 113,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,543.71, 440,176.77 and 113,713.36 is: 170,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,543.71 : 440,176.77 = 113,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,543.71/440,176.77 = 113,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,543.71x = 440,176.77 × 113,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,543.71x = 50,053,979,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,053,979,510.65/293,543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,516.27

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