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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,303.73, 404,759.14 and 159,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,303.73, 404,759.14 and 159,167.73 is: 219,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,303.73 : 404,759.14 = 159,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,303.73/404,759.14 = 159,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,303.73x = 404,759.14 × 159,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,303.73x = 64,424,593,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,593,510.55/293,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,651.46

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