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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,314.41, 404,773.88 and 159,178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,314.41, 404,773.88 and 159,178.41 is: 219,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,314.41 : 404,773.88 = 159,178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,314.41/404,773.88 = 159,178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,314.41x = 404,773.88 × 159,178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,314.41x = 64,431,263,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,431,263,025.88/293,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,666.20

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