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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,205.48, 404,624.36 and 159,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,205.48, 404,624.36 and 159,069.48 is: 219,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,205.48 : 404,624.36 = 159,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,205.48/404,624.36 = 159,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,205.48x = 404,624.36 × 159,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,205.48x = 64,363,386,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363,386,540.53/293,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,516.32

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