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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,298.62, 404,752.08 and 159,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,298.62, 404,752.08 and 159,162.62 is: 219,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,298.62 : 404,752.08 = 159,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,298.62/404,752.08 = 159,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,298.62x = 404,752.08 × 159,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,298.62x = 64,421,399,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,421,399,479.49/293,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,644.40

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