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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,544.03, 440,177.24 and 113,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,544.03, 440,177.24 and 113,713.68 is: 170,516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,544.03 : 440,177.24 = 113,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,544.03/440,177.24 = 113,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,544.03x = 440,177.24 × 113,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,544.03x = 50,054,173,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054,173,812.64/293,544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,516.75

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