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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,200.23, 404,617.10 and 159,064.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,200.23, 404,617.10 and 159,064.23 is: 219,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,200.23 : 404,617.10 = 159,064.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,200.23/404,617.10 = 159,064.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,200.23x = 404,617.10 × 159,064.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,200.23x = 64,360,106,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360,106,661.01/293,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,509.06

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