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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,097.69, 404,475.53 and 158,961.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,097.69, 404,475.53 and 158,961.69 is: 219,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,097.69 : 404,475.53 = 158,961.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,097.69/404,475.53 = 158,961.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,097.69x = 404,475.53 × 158,961.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,097.69x = 64,296,113,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,296,113,017.64/293,097.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,367.52

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