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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,999.60, 440,999.40 and 106,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,999.60, 440,999.40 and 106,986.80 is: 160,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,999.60 : 440,999.40 = 106,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,999.60/440,999.40 = 106,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,999.60x = 440,999.40 × 106,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,999.60x = 47,181,114,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181,114,607.92/293,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,480.20

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