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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,657.13, 440,485.70 and 127,445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,657.13, 440,485.70 and 127,445.13 is: 191,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,657.13 : 440,485.70 = 127,445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,657.13/440,485.70 = 127,445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,657.13x = 440,485.70 × 127,445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,657.13x = 56,137,757,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137,757,299.64/293,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,167.70

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