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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,021.25, 404,369.51 and 158,885.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,021.25, 404,369.51 and 158,885.25 is: 219,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,021.25 : 404,369.51 = 158,885.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,021.25/404,369.51 = 158,885.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,021.25x = 404,369.51 × 158,885.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,021.25x = 64,248,349,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,349,894.30/293,021.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,261.74

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