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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,299.22, 404,752.90 and 159,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,299.22, 404,752.90 and 159,163.22 is: 219,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,299.22 : 404,752.90 = 159,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,299.22/404,752.90 = 159,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,299.22x = 404,752.90 × 159,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,299.22x = 64,421,774,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,421,774,868.34/293,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,645.23

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