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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,529.03, 440,462.87 and 158,593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,529.03, 440,462.87 and 158,593.49 is: 237,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,529.03 : 440,462.87 = 158,593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,529.03/440,462.87 = 158,593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,529.03x = 440,462.87 × 158,593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,529.03x = 69,854,543,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,854,543,398.28/293,529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,981.72

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