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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,419.23, 440,292.35 and 158,480.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,419.23, 440,292.35 and 158,480.58 is: 237,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,419.23 : 440,292.35 = 158,480.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,419.23/440,292.35 = 158,480.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,419.23x = 440,292.35 × 158,480.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,419.23x = 69,777,784,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,777,784,215.58/293,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,809.17

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