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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,961.72, 440,945.01 and 94,282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,961.72, 440,945.01 and 94,282.41 is: 141,424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,961.72 : 440,945.01 = 94,282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,961.72/440,945.01 = 94,282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,961.72x = 440,945.01 × 94,282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,961.72x = 41,573,358,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573,358,220.27/293,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,424.39

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