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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,132.91, 404,523.41 and 158,996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,132.91, 404,523.41 and 158,996.91 is: 219,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,132.91 : 404,523.41 = 158,996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,132.91/404,523.41 = 158,996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,132.91x = 404,523.41 × 158,996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,132.91x = 64,317,971,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,971,417.68/293,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,415.73

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