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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,452.68, 440,305.38 and 158,489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,452.68, 440,305.38 and 158,489.67 is: 237,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,452.68 : 440,305.38 = 158,489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,452.68/440,305.38 = 158,489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,452.68x = 440,305.38 × 158,489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,452.68x = 69,783,854,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,783,854,375.42/293,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,802.75

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