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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,303.25, 404,758.53 and 159,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,303.25, 404,758.53 and 159,167.25 is: 219,650.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,303.25 : 404,758.53 = 159,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,303.25/404,758.53 = 159,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,303.25x = 404,758.53 × 159,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,303.25x = 64,424,302,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,302,134.14/293,303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,650.83

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