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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,312.13, 404,770.73 and 159,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,312.13, 404,770.73 and 159,176.13 is: 219,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,312.13 : 404,770.73 = 159,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,312.13/404,770.73 = 159,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,312.13x = 404,770.73 × 159,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,312.13x = 64,429,838,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429,838,338.67/293,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,663.05

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