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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,843.10, 440,829.45 and 94,172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,843.10, 440,829.45 and 94,172.70 is: 141,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,843.10 : 440,829.45 = 94,172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,843.10/440,829.45 = 94,172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,843.10x = 440,829.45 × 94,172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,843.10x = 41,514,099,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514,099,546.02/293,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,279.82

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