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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,223.55, 438,335.33 and 159,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,223.55, 438,335.33 and 159,363.30 is: 239,044.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,223.55 : 438,335.33 = 159,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,223.55/438,335.33 = 159,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,223.55x = 438,335.33 × 159,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,223.55x = 69,854,563,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,854,563,898.57/292,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,044.95

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