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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,282.62, 404,728.59 and 159,146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,282.62, 404,728.59 and 159,146.62 is: 219,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,282.62 : 404,728.59 = 159,146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,282.62/404,728.59 = 159,146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,282.62x = 404,728.59 × 159,146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,282.62x = 64,411,187,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411,187,115.87/293,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,621.56

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