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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,177.17, 404,585.27 and 159,041.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,177.17, 404,585.27 and 159,041.17 is: 219,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,177.17 : 404,585.27 = 159,041.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,177.17/404,585.27 = 159,041.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,177.17x = 404,585.27 × 159,041.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,177.17x = 64,345,713,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,345,713,495.30/293,177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,477.23

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