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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,127.47, 404,515.91 and 158,991.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,127.47, 404,515.91 and 158,991.47 is: 219,408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,127.47 : 404,515.91 = 158,991.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,127.47/404,515.91 = 158,991.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,127.47x = 404,515.91 × 158,991.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,127.47x = 64,314,579,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,314,579,061.12/293,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,408.23

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