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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,237.12, 404,665.80 and 159,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,237.12, 404,665.80 and 159,101.12 is: 219,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,237.12 : 404,665.80 = 159,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,237.12/404,665.80 = 159,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,237.12x = 404,665.80 × 159,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,237.12x = 64,382,782,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,382,782,005.70/293,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,558.77

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