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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,221.92, 404,648.72 and 159,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,221.92, 404,648.72 and 159,086.88 is: 219,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,221.92 : 404,648.72 = 159,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,221.92/404,648.72 = 159,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,221.92x = 404,648.72 × 159,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,221.92x = 64,374,302,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374,302,360.79/293,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,541.23

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