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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,440.26, 440,323.86 and 158,501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,440.26, 440,323.86 and 158,501.58 is: 237,840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,440.26 : 440,323.86 = 158,501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,440.26/440,323.86 = 158,501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,440.26x = 440,323.86 × 158,501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,440.26x = 69,792,027,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,792,027,521.70/293,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,840.67

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