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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,182.92, 404,593.20 and 159,046.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,182.92, 404,593.20 and 159,046.92 is: 219,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,182.92 : 404,593.20 = 159,046.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,182.92/404,593.20 = 159,046.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,182.92x = 404,593.20 × 159,046.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,182.92x = 64,349,302,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,349,302,312.94/293,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,485.17

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