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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,299.97, 404,753.96 and 159,163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,299.97, 404,753.96 and 159,163.97 is: 219,646.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,299.97 : 404,753.96 = 159,163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,299.97/404,753.96 = 159,163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,299.97x = 404,753.96 × 159,163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,299.97x = 64,422,244,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,244,327.23/293,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,646.27

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