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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,235.12, 404,663.04 and 159,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,235.12, 404,663.04 and 159,099.12 is: 219,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,235.12 : 404,663.04 = 159,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,235.12/404,663.04 = 159,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,235.12x = 404,663.04 × 159,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,235.12x = 64,381,533,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,381,533,560.52/293,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,556.01

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