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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,550.33, 440,186.68 and 113,719.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,550.33, 440,186.68 and 113,719.98 is: 170,526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,550.33 : 440,186.68 = 113,719.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,550.33/440,186.68 = 113,719.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,550.33x = 440,186.68 × 113,719.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,550.33x = 50,058,020,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058,020,445.87/293,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,526.19

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