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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,249.52, 404,684.08 and 159,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,249.52, 404,684.08 and 159,113.52 is: 219,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,249.52 : 404,684.08 = 159,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,249.52/404,684.08 = 159,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,249.52x = 404,684.08 × 159,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,249.52x = 64,390,708,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,390,708,456.76/293,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,576.52

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