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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,064.56, 404,429.32 and 158,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,064.56, 404,429.32 and 158,928.56 is: 219,321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,064.56 : 404,429.32 = 158,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,064.56/404,429.32 = 158,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,064.56x = 404,429.32 × 158,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,064.56x = 64,275,369,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,275,369,449.38/293,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,321.54

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