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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,254.52, 404,690.96 and 159,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,254.52, 404,690.96 and 159,118.52 is: 219,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,254.52 : 404,690.96 = 159,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,254.52/404,690.96 = 159,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,254.52x = 404,690.96 × 159,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,254.52x = 64,393,826,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393,826,612.58/293,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,583.41

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