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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,313.50, 404,777.49 and 159,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,313.50, 404,777.49 and 159,177.50 is: 219,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,313.50 : 404,777.49 = 159,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,313.50/404,777.49 = 159,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,313.50x = 404,777.49 × 159,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,313.50x = 64,431,468,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,431,468,914.48/293,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,667.59

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