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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,314.08, 404,773.43 and 159,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,314.08, 404,773.43 and 159,178.08 is: 219,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,314.08 : 404,773.43 = 159,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,314.08/404,773.43 = 159,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,314.08x = 404,773.43 × 159,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,314.08x = 64,431,057,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,431,057,422.41/293,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,665.75

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