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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,887.24, 440,817.90 and 94,217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,887.24, 440,817.90 and 94,217.65 is: 141,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,887.24 : 440,817.90 = 94,217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,887.24/440,817.90 = 94,217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,887.24x = 440,817.90 × 94,217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,887.24x = 41,532,826,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,532,826,615.94/293,887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,322.32

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