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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,216.48, 404,639.52 and 159,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,216.48, 404,639.52 and 159,080.48 is: 219,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,216.48 : 404,639.52 = 159,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,216.48/404,639.52 = 159,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,216.48x = 404,639.52 × 159,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,216.48x = 64,370,249,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370,249,068.57/293,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,531.48

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