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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,238.12, 404,667.18 and 159,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,238.12, 404,667.18 and 159,102.12 is: 219,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,238.12 : 404,667.18 = 159,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,238.12/404,667.18 = 159,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,238.12x = 404,667.18 × 159,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,238.12x = 64,383,406,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,383,406,232.42/293,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,560.15

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