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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,176.86, 404,584.84 and 159,040.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,176.86, 404,584.84 and 159,040.86 is: 219,476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,176.86 : 404,584.84 = 159,040.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,176.86/404,584.84 = 159,040.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,176.86x = 404,584.84 × 159,040.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,176.86x = 64,345,520,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,345,520,896.56/293,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,476.81

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