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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,021.44, 404,372.03 and 158,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,021.44, 404,372.03 and 158,885.44 is: 219,263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,021.44 : 404,372.03 = 158,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,021.44/404,372.03 = 158,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,021.44x = 404,372.03 × 158,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,021.44x = 64,248,826,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,826,104.89/293,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,263.23

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