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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,161.20, 404,562.36 and 159,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,161.20, 404,562.36 and 159,025.20 is: 219,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,161.20 : 404,562.36 = 159,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,161.20/404,562.36 = 159,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,161.20x = 404,562.36 × 159,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,161.20x = 64,335,610,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,335,610,211.47/293,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,454.72

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