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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,263, 404,702.94 and 159,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,263, 404,702.94 and 159,127 is: 219,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,263 : 404,702.94 = 159,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,263/404,702.94 = 159,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,263x = 404,702.94 × 159,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,263x = 64,399,164,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,399,164,733.38/293,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,595.26

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