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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,297.04, 263,998.44 and 159,412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,297.04, 263,998.44 and 159,412.56 is: 219,996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,297.04 : 263,998.44 = 159,412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,297.04/263,998.44 = 159,412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,297.04x = 263,998.44 × 159,412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,297.04x = 42,084,667,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,084,667,156.41/191,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,996.44

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