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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,295.38, 404,747.64 and 159,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,295.38, 404,747.64 and 159,159.38 is: 219,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,295.38 : 404,747.64 = 159,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,295.38/404,747.64 = 159,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,295.38x = 404,747.64 × 159,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,295.38x = 64,419,381,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,419,381,415.13/293,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,639.95

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