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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,201.23, 404,618.48 and 159,065.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,201.23, 404,618.48 and 159,065.23 is: 219,510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,201.23 : 404,618.48 = 159,065.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,201.23/404,618.48 = 159,065.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,201.23x = 404,618.48 × 159,065.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,201.23x = 64,360,730,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360,730,788.12/293,201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,510.44

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