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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,292.33, 404,743.41 and 159,156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,292.33, 404,743.41 and 159,156.33 is: 219,635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,292.33 : 404,743.41 = 159,156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,292.33/404,743.41 = 159,156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,292.33x = 404,743.41 × 159,156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,292.33x = 64,417,475,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417,475,727.29/293,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,635.73

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