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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,545.41, 440,179.34 and 113,715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,545.41, 440,179.34 and 113,715.07 is: 170,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,545.41 : 440,179.34 = 113,715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,545.41/440,179.34 = 113,715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,545.41x = 440,179.34 × 113,715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,545.41x = 50,055,023,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,055,023,218.06/293,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,518.84

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