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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,858.88, 440,793.17 and 127,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,858.88, 440,793.17 and 127,646.88 is: 191,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,858.88 : 440,793.17 = 127,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,858.88/440,793.17 = 127,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,858.88x = 440,793.17 × 127,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,858.88x = 56,265,872,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,265,872,875.81/293,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,472.43

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