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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,252.25, 404,688.12 and 159,116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,252.25, 404,688.12 and 159,116.25 is: 219,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,252.25 : 404,688.12 = 159,116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,252.25/404,688.12 = 159,116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,252.25x = 404,688.12 × 159,116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,252.25x = 64,392,456,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,392,456,073.95/293,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,580.43

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