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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,906.34, 440,490.69 and 158,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,906.34, 440,490.69 and 158,965.02 is: 238,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,906.34 : 440,490.69 = 158,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,906.34/440,490.69 = 158,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,906.34x = 440,490.69 × 158,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,906.34x = 70,022,611,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022,611,345.66/293,906.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,248.05

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