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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,631.55, 440,512.83 and 93,963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,631.55, 440,512.83 and 93,963.93 is: 140,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,631.55 : 440,512.83 = 93,963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,631.55/440,512.83 = 93,963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,631.55x = 440,512.83 × 93,963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,631.55x = 41,392,316,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392,316,722.22/293,631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,966.86

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