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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,273, 404,717.01 and 159,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,273, 404,717.01 and 159,137 is: 219,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,273 : 404,717.01 = 159,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,273/404,717.01 = 159,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,273x = 404,717.01 × 159,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,273x = 64,405,450,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,405,450,820.37/293,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,609.21

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