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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,443.14, 593,265.87 and 114,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,443.14, 593,265.87 and 114,960.39 is: 172,469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,443.14 : 593,265.87 = 114,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,443.14/593,265.87 = 114,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,443.14x = 593,265.87 × 114,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,443.14x = 68,202,075,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,202,075,788.89/395,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,469.99

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