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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,017.20, 404,366.16 and 158,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,017.20, 404,366.16 and 158,881.20 is: 219,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,017.20 : 404,366.16 = 158,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,017.20/404,366.16 = 158,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,017.20x = 404,366.16 × 158,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,017.20x = 64,246,180,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,246,180,740.19/293,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,257.37

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