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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,311.13, 404,769.35 and 159,175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,311.13, 404,769.35 and 159,175.13 is: 219,661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,311.13 : 404,769.35 = 159,175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,311.13/404,769.35 = 159,175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,311.13x = 404,769.35 × 159,175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,311.13x = 64,429,212,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429,212,280.36/293,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,661.67

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