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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,872.60, 440,808.90 and 72,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,872.60, 440,808.90 and 72,256.60 is: 108,384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,872.60 : 440,808.90 = 72,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,872.60/440,808.90 = 72,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,872.60x = 440,808.90 × 72,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,872.60x = 31,851,352,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,851,352,363.74/293,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,384.90

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