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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,294.08, 404,745.84 and 159,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,294.08, 404,745.84 and 159,158.08 is: 219,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,294.08 : 404,745.84 = 159,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,294.08/404,745.84 = 159,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,294.08x = 404,745.84 × 159,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,294.08x = 64,418,570,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,418,570,782.39/293,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,638.16

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