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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,070.56, 404,437.60 and 158,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,070.56, 404,437.60 and 158,934.56 is: 219,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,070.56 : 404,437.60 = 158,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,070.56/404,437.60 = 158,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,070.56x = 404,437.60 × 158,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,070.56x = 64,279,112,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,279,112,003.46/293,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,329.82

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