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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,181.11, 404,590.70 and 159,045.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,181.11, 404,590.70 and 159,045.11 is: 219,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,181.11 : 404,590.70 = 159,045.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,181.11/404,590.70 = 159,045.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,181.11x = 404,590.70 × 159,045.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,181.11x = 64,348,172,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348,172,386.48/293,181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,482.67

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