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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,174.23, 404,581.22 and 159,038.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,174.23, 404,581.22 and 159,038.23 is: 219,473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,174.23 : 404,581.22 = 159,038.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,174.23/404,581.22 = 159,038.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,174.23x = 404,581.22 × 159,038.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,174.23x = 64,343,881,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343,881,120.04/293,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,473.18

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