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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,297.48, 404,750.48 and 159,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,297.48, 404,750.48 and 159,161.48 is: 219,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,297.48 : 404,750.48 = 159,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,297.48/404,750.48 = 159,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,297.48x = 404,750.48 × 159,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,297.48x = 64,420,685,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420,685,427.51/293,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,642.82

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