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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,924.90, 440,139.52 and 193,781.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,924.90, 440,139.52 and 193,781.26 is: 290,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,924.90 : 440,139.52 = 193,781.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,924.90/440,139.52 = 193,781.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,924.90x = 440,139.52 × 193,781.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,924.90x = 85,290,791,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,290,791,553.80/293,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,178.85

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