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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,035.50, 404,388.99 and 158,899.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,035.50, 404,388.99 and 158,899.50 is: 219,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,035.50 : 404,388.99 = 158,899.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,035.50/404,388.99 = 158,899.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,035.50x = 404,388.99 × 158,899.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,035.50x = 64,257,208,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257,208,316.51/293,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,281.31

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