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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,300.68, 404,754.96 and 159,164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,300.68, 404,754.96 and 159,164.68 is: 219,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,300.68 : 404,754.96 = 159,164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,300.68/404,754.96 = 159,164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,300.68x = 404,754.96 × 159,164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,300.68x = 64,422,693,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,693,686.81/293,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,647.27

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