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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,247, 404,683.02 and 159,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,247, 404,683.02 and 159,111 is: 219,574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,247 : 404,683.02 = 159,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,247/404,683.02 = 159,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,247x = 404,683.02 × 159,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,247x = 64,389,519,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389,519,995.22/293,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,574.35

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