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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,250.52, 404,685.46 and 159,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,250.52, 404,685.46 and 159,114.52 is: 219,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,250.52 : 404,685.46 = 159,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,250.52/404,685.46 = 159,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,250.52x = 404,685.46 × 159,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,250.52x = 64,391,332,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391,332,718.88/293,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,577.90

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