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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,922.12, 440,827.80 and 114,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,922.12, 440,827.80 and 114,007.20 is: 170,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,922.12 : 440,827.80 = 114,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,922.12/440,827.80 = 114,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,922.12x = 440,827.80 × 114,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,922.12x = 50,257,543,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,543,160.16/293,922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,989.32

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