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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,300.76, 404,755.04 and 159,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,300.76, 404,755.04 and 159,164.76 is: 219,647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,300.76 : 404,755.04 = 159,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,300.76/404,755.04 = 159,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,300.76x = 404,755.04 × 159,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,300.76x = 64,422,738,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422,738,800.39/293,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,647.36

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