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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,243.39, 404,675.62 and 159,107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,243.39, 404,675.62 and 159,107.39 is: 219,568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,243.39 : 404,675.62 = 159,107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,243.39/404,675.62 = 159,107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,243.39x = 404,675.62 × 159,107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,243.39x = 64,386,879,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,386,879,273.69/293,243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,568.05

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