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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,543.96, 440,177.15 and 113,713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,543.96, 440,177.15 and 113,713.61 is: 170,516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,543.96 : 440,177.15 = 113,713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,543.96/440,177.15 = 113,713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,543.96x = 440,177.15 × 113,713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,543.96x = 50,054,133,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054,133,297.89/293,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,516.65

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