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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,547.91, 440,183.08 and 113,717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,547.91, 440,183.08 and 113,717.57 is: 170,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,547.91 : 440,183.08 = 113,717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,547.91/440,183.08 = 113,717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,547.91x = 440,183.08 × 113,717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,547.91x = 50,056,550,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056,550,212.72/293,547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,522.59

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