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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,256.52, 404,693.72 and 159,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,256.52, 404,693.72 and 159,120.52 is: 219,586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,256.52 : 404,693.72 = 159,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,256.52/404,693.72 = 159,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,256.52x = 404,693.72 × 159,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,256.52x = 64,395,075,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395,075,167.13/293,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,586.17

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