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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,838.98, 440,733.96 and 208,095.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,838.98, 440,733.96 and 208,095.35 is: 312,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,838.98 : 440,733.96 = 208,095.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,838.98/440,733.96 = 208,095.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,838.98x = 440,733.96 × 208,095.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,838.98x = 91,714,685,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,714,685,459.42/293,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,125.66

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