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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,283.37, 404,729.61 and 159,147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,283.37, 404,729.61 and 159,147.37 is: 219,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,283.37 : 404,729.61 = 159,147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,283.37/404,729.61 = 159,147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,283.37x = 404,729.61 × 159,147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,283.37x = 64,411,652,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,411,652,992.63/293,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,622.59

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