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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,256.20, 404,698.26 and 159,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,256.20, 404,698.26 and 159,120.20 is: 219,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,256.20 : 404,698.26 = 159,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,256.20/404,698.26 = 159,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,256.20x = 404,698.26 × 159,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,256.20x = 64,395,668,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395,668,070.85/293,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,588.43

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