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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,548.58, 440,184.08 and 113,718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,548.58, 440,184.08 and 113,718.23 is: 170,523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,548.58 : 440,184.08 = 113,718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,548.58/440,184.08 = 113,718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,548.58x = 440,184.08 × 113,718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,548.58x = 50,056,951,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056,951,682.27/293,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,523.57

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