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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,669.41, 440,379.55 and 104,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,669.41, 440,379.55 and 104,177.47 is: 156,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,669.41 : 440,379.55 = 104,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,669.41/440,379.55 = 104,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,669.41x = 440,379.55 × 104,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,669.41x = 45,877,627,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877,627,358.74/293,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,222.02

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