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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,302.97, 404,758.10 and 159,166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,302.97, 404,758.10 and 159,166.97 is: 219,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,302.97 : 404,758.10 = 159,166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,302.97/404,758.10 = 159,166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,302.97x = 404,758.10 × 159,166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,302.97x = 64,424,117,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,117,540.33/293,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,650.41

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