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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,989.17, 440,942.24 and 94,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,989.17, 440,942.24 and 94,283.61 is: 141,412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,989.17 : 440,942.24 = 94,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,989.17/440,942.24 = 94,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,989.17x = 440,942.24 × 94,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,989.17x = 41,573,626,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573,626,188.69/293,989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,412.10

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