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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,033.25, 404,386.07 and 158,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,033.25, 404,386.07 and 158,897.25 is: 219,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,033.25 : 404,386.07 = 158,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,033.25/404,386.07 = 158,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,033.25x = 404,386.07 × 158,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,033.25x = 64,255,833,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,255,833,666.82/293,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,278.30

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