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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,110.44, 404,493.12 and 158,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,110.44, 404,493.12 and 158,974.44 is: 219,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,110.44 : 404,493.12 = 158,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,110.44/404,493.12 = 158,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,110.44x = 404,493.12 × 158,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,110.44x = 64,304,067,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,067,235.85/293,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,385.11

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