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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,294.96, 404,747.04 and 159,158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,294.96, 404,747.04 and 159,158.96 is: 219,639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,294.96 : 404,747.04 = 159,158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,294.96/404,747.04 = 159,158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,294.96x = 404,747.04 × 159,158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,294.96x = 64,419,115,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,419,115,925.74/293,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,639.36

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