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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,084.94, 404,457.21 and 158,948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,084.94, 404,457.21 and 158,948.94 is: 219,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,084.94 : 404,457.21 = 158,948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,084.94/404,457.21 = 158,948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,084.94x = 404,457.21 × 158,948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,084.94x = 64,288,042,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,288,042,782.57/293,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,349.53

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