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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,305.73, 404,761.90 and 159,169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,305.73, 404,761.90 and 159,169.73 is: 219,654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,305.73 : 404,761.90 = 159,169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,305.73/404,761.90 = 159,169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,305.73x = 404,761.90 × 159,169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,305.73x = 64,425,842,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,425,842,337.29/293,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,654.22

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