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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,839.98, 440,735.46 and 208,096.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,839.98, 440,735.46 and 208,096.35 is: 312,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,839.98 : 440,735.46 = 208,096.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,839.98/440,735.46 = 208,096.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,839.98x = 440,735.46 × 208,096.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,839.98x = 91,715,440,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,715,440,541.57/293,839.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,127.17

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