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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,175.23, 404,582.60 and 159,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,175.23, 404,582.60 and 159,039.23 is: 219,474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,175.23 : 404,582.60 = 159,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,175.23/404,582.60 = 159,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,175.23x = 404,582.60 × 159,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,175.23x = 64,344,505,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,344,505,175.40/293,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,474.56

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