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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,929.18, 440,872.35 and 131,873.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,929.18, 440,872.35 and 131,873.41 is: 197,800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,929.18 : 440,872.35 = 131,873.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,929.18/440,872.35 = 131,873.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,929.18x = 440,872.35 × 131,873.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,929.18x = 58,139,338,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,139,338,487.66/293,929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,800.50

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