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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,834.52, 440,751.69 and 135,976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,834.52, 440,751.69 and 135,976.86 is: 203,965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,834.52 : 440,751.69 = 135,976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,834.52/440,751.69 = 135,976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,834.52x = 440,751.69 × 135,976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,834.52x = 59,932,030,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,932,030,845.89/293,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,965.25

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