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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,292.46, 404,743.59 and 159,156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,292.46, 404,743.59 and 159,156.46 is: 219,635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,292.46 : 404,743.59 = 159,156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,292.46/404,743.59 = 159,156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,292.46x = 404,743.59 × 159,156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,292.46x = 64,417,556,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417,556,992.09/293,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,635.91

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