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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,562.96, 440,519.39 and 106,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,562.96, 440,519.39 and 106,589.04 is: 159,947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,562.96 : 440,519.39 = 106,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,562.96/440,519.39 = 106,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,562.96x = 440,519.39 × 106,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,562.96x = 46,954,538,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,538,881.49/293,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,947.08

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