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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,036.52, 404,390.40 and 158,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,036.52, 404,390.40 and 158,900.52 is: 219,282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,036.52 : 404,390.40 = 158,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,036.52/404,390.40 = 158,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,036.52x = 404,390.40 × 158,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,036.52x = 64,257,844,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257,844,843.01/293,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,282.72

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