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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,273.56, 404,716.08 and 159,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,273.56, 404,716.08 and 159,137.56 is: 219,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,273.56 : 404,716.08 = 159,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,273.56/404,716.08 = 159,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,273.56x = 404,716.08 × 159,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,273.56x = 64,405,528,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,405,528,452.17/293,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,609.05

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