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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,419.74, 440,293.10 and 158,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,419.74, 440,293.10 and 158,481.08 is: 237,809.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,419.74 : 440,293.10 = 158,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,419.74/440,293.10 = 158,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,419.74x = 440,293.10 × 158,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,419.74x = 69,778,123,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,778,123,010.68/293,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,809.92

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