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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,300.16, 404,754.48 and 159,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,300.16, 404,754.48 and 159,164.16 is: 219,646.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,300.16 : 404,754.48 = 159,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,300.16/404,754.48 = 159,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,300.16x = 404,754.48 × 159,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,300.16x = 64,422,406,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,406,815.44/293,300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,646.68

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