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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,277.48, 404,723.62 and 159,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,277.48, 404,723.62 and 159,141.48 is: 219,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,277.48 : 404,723.62 = 159,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,277.48/404,723.62 = 159,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,277.48x = 404,723.62 × 159,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,277.48x = 64,408,315,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,408,315,877.76/293,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,615.62

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