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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,064, 404,428.56 and 158,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,064, 404,428.56 and 158,928 is: 219,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,064 : 404,428.56 = 158,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,064/404,428.56 = 158,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,064x = 404,428.56 × 158,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,064x = 64,275,022,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,275,022,183.68/293,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,320.77

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