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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,288.16, 404,737.92 and 159,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,288.16, 404,737.92 and 159,152.16 is: 219,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,288.16 : 404,737.92 = 159,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,288.16/404,737.92 = 159,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,288.16x = 404,737.92 × 159,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,288.16x = 64,414,914,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,414,914,201.91/293,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,630.12

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