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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,926.48, 440,520.78 and 158,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,926.48, 440,520.78 and 158,985.16 is: 238,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,926.48 : 440,520.78 = 158,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,926.48/440,520.78 = 158,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,926.48x = 440,520.78 × 158,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,926.48x = 70,036,266,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,036,266,691.62/293,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,278.18

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