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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,273.17, 440,076.03 and 158,335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,273.17, 440,076.03 and 158,335.45 is: 237,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,273.17 : 440,076.03 = 158,335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,273.17/440,076.03 = 158,335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,273.17x = 440,076.03 × 158,335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,273.17x = 69,679,636,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,679,636,244.26/293,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,592.95

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