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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,238, 404,670.60 and 159,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,238, 404,670.60 and 159,102 is: 219,561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,238 : 404,670.60 = 159,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,238/404,670.60 = 159,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,238x = 404,670.60 × 159,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,238x = 64,383,901,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,383,901,801.20/293,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,561.93

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