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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,292.04, 404,743 and 159,156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,292.04, 404,743 and 159,156.04 is: 219,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,292.04 : 404,743 = 159,156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,292.04/404,743 = 159,156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,292.04x = 404,743 × 159,156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,292.04x = 64,417,293,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417,293,097.72/293,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,635.33

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