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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,261.20, 404,705.16 and 159,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,261.20, 404,705.16 and 159,125.20 is: 219,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,261.20 : 404,705.16 = 159,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,261.20/404,705.16 = 159,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,261.20x = 404,705.16 × 159,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,261.20x = 64,398,789,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,789,526.03/293,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,595.33

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