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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,260, 404,698.80 and 159,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,260, 404,698.80 and 159,124 is: 219,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,260 : 404,698.80 = 159,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,260/404,698.80 = 159,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,260x = 404,698.80 × 159,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,260x = 64,397,291,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,397,291,851.20/293,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,591.12

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