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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,273.50, 404,717.70 and 159,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,273.50, 404,717.70 and 159,137.50 is: 219,609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,273.50 : 404,717.70 = 159,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,273.50/404,717.70 = 159,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,273.50x = 404,717.70 × 159,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,273.50x = 64,405,762,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,405,762,983.75/293,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,609.90

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