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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,173.86, 404,580.70 and 159,037.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,173.86, 404,580.70 and 159,037.86 is: 219,472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,173.86 : 404,580.70 = 159,037.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,173.86/404,580.70 = 159,037.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,173.86x = 404,580.70 × 159,037.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,173.86x = 64,343,646,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343,646,702.40/293,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,472.66

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