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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,028.56, 404,379.64 and 158,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,028.56, 404,379.64 and 158,892.56 is: 219,271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,028.56 : 404,379.64 = 158,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,028.56/404,379.64 = 158,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,028.56x = 404,379.64 × 158,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,028.56x = 64,252,916,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252,916,211.48/293,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,271.86

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