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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,547.07, 440,181.82 and 113,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,547.07, 440,181.82 and 113,716.72 is: 170,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,547.07 : 440,181.82 = 113,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,547.07/440,181.82 = 113,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,547.07x = 440,181.82 × 113,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,547.07x = 50,056,033,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056,033,466.40/293,547.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,521.32

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