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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,432.06, 440,311.63 and 158,493.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,432.06, 440,311.63 and 158,493.41 is: 237,828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,432.06 : 440,311.63 = 158,493.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,432.06/440,311.63 = 158,493.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,432.06x = 440,311.63 × 158,493.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,432.06x = 69,786,489,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,786,489,499.80/293,432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,828.44

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