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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,293.08, 404,742.42 and 159,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,293.08, 404,742.42 and 159,157.08 is: 219,635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,293.08 : 404,742.42 = 159,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,293.08/404,742.42 = 159,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,293.08x = 404,742.42 × 159,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,293.08x = 64,417,621,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417,621,719.33/293,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,635.67

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