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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,244, 404,678.88 and 159,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,244, 404,678.88 and 159,108 is: 219,570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,244 : 404,678.88 = 159,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,244/404,678.88 = 159,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,244x = 404,678.88 × 159,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,244x = 64,387,647,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,387,647,239.04/293,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,570.21

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