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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,308.16, 404,765.26 and 159,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,308.16, 404,765.26 and 159,172.16 is: 219,657.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,308.16 : 404,765.26 = 159,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,308.16/404,765.26 = 159,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,308.16x = 404,765.26 × 159,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,308.16x = 64,427,358,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,427,358,703.34/293,308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,657.58

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