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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,288.07, 404,737.53 and 159,152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,288.07, 404,737.53 and 159,152.07 is: 219,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,288.07 : 404,737.53 = 159,152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,288.07/404,737.53 = 159,152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,288.07x = 404,737.53 × 159,152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,288.07x = 64,414,815,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,414,815,706.19/293,288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,629.85

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