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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,551.84, 440,188.93 and 113,721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,551.84, 440,188.93 and 113,721.49 is: 170,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,551.84 : 440,188.93 = 113,721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,551.84/440,188.93 = 113,721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,551.84x = 440,188.93 × 113,721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,551.84x = 50,058,941,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058,941,001.11/293,551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,528.45

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