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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,905.34, 440,489.20 and 158,964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,905.34, 440,489.20 and 158,964.02 is: 238,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,905.34 : 440,489.20 = 158,964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,905.34/440,489.20 = 158,964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,905.34x = 440,489.20 × 158,964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,905.34x = 70,021,931,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,021,931,001.32/293,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,246.55

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