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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,298.75, 404,752.28 and 159,162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,298.75, 404,752.28 and 159,162.75 is: 219,644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,298.75 : 404,752.28 = 159,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,298.75/404,752.28 = 159,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,298.75x = 404,752.28 × 159,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,298.75x = 64,421,485,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,421,485,157.76/293,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,644.60

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