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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,923.47, 440,516.28 and 158,982.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,923.47, 440,516.28 and 158,982.15 is: 238,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,923.47 : 440,516.28 = 158,982.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,923.47/440,516.28 = 158,982.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,923.47x = 440,516.28 × 158,982.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,923.47x = 70,034,225,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,034,225,304.40/293,923.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,273.67

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