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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,177.11, 404,585.18 and 159,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,177.11, 404,585.18 and 159,041.11 is: 219,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,177.11 : 404,585.18 = 159,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,177.11/404,585.18 = 159,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,177.11x = 404,585.18 × 159,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,177.11x = 64,345,674,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,345,674,491.43/293,177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,477.15

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