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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,180.11, 404,589.32 and 159,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,180.11, 404,589.32 and 159,044.11 is: 219,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,180.11 : 404,589.32 = 159,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,180.11/404,589.32 = 159,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,180.11x = 404,589.32 × 159,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,180.11x = 64,347,548,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,347,548,314.91/293,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,481.29

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