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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,304, 404,759.52 and 159,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,304, 404,759.52 and 159,168 is: 219,651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,304 : 404,759.52 = 159,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,304/404,759.52 = 159,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,304x = 404,759.52 × 159,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,304x = 64,424,763,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,763,279.36/293,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,651.84

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