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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,249.12, 404,682.36 and 159,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,249.12, 404,682.36 and 159,113.12 is: 219,575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,249.12 : 404,682.36 = 159,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,249.12/404,682.36 = 159,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,249.12x = 404,682.36 × 159,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,249.12x = 64,390,272,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,390,272,908.56/293,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,575.33

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