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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,268.52, 404,710.52 and 159,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,268.52, 404,710.52 and 159,132.52 is: 219,602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,268.52 : 404,710.52 = 159,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,268.52/404,710.52 = 159,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,268.52x = 404,710.52 × 159,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,268.52x = 64,402,604,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,402,604,918.11/293,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,602.86

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