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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,259.39, 404,697.75 and 159,123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,259.39, 404,697.75 and 159,123.39 is: 219,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,259.39 : 404,697.75 = 159,123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,259.39/404,697.75 = 159,123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,259.39x = 404,697.75 × 159,123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,259.39x = 64,396,877,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,396,877,905.37/293,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,590.17

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