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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,315, 404,779.56 and 159,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,315, 404,779.56 and 159,179 is: 219,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,315 : 404,779.56 = 159,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,315/404,779.56 = 159,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,315x = 404,779.56 × 159,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,315x = 64,432,405,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,432,405,581.24/293,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,669.66

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