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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,111.94, 404,495.19 and 158,975.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,111.94, 404,495.19 and 158,975.94 is: 219,387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,111.94 : 404,495.19 = 158,975.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,111.94/404,495.19 = 158,975.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,111.94x = 404,495.19 × 158,975.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,111.94x = 64,305,003,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305,003,055.73/293,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,387.18

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