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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,685.31, 440,312.50 and 93,890.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,685.31, 440,312.50 and 93,890.71 is: 140,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,685.31 : 440,312.50 = 93,890.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,685.31/440,312.50 = 93,890.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,685.31x = 440,312.50 × 93,890.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,685.31x = 41,341,250,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341,250,575.86/293,685.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,767.17

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