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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,245.62, 404,677.53 and 159,109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,245.62, 404,677.53 and 159,109.62 is: 219,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,245.62 : 404,677.53 = 159,109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,245.62/404,677.53 = 159,109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,245.62x = 404,677.53 × 159,109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,245.62x = 64,388,088,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388,088,020.84/293,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,570.50

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