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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,631.72, 440,476.64 and 93,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,631.72, 440,476.64 and 93,901.92 is: 140,862.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,631.72 : 440,476.64 = 93,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,631.72/440,476.64 = 93,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,631.72x = 440,476.64 × 93,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,631.72x = 41,361,602,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361,602,211.15/293,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,862.17

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