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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,096.94, 404,474.49 and 158,960.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,096.94, 404,474.49 and 158,960.94 is: 219,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,096.94 : 404,474.49 = 158,960.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,096.94/404,474.49 = 158,960.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,096.94x = 404,474.49 × 158,960.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,096.94x = 64,295,645,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,295,645,136.42/293,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,366.48

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