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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,315.60, 404,775.06 and 159,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,315.60, 404,775.06 and 159,179.60 is: 219,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,315.60 : 404,775.06 = 159,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,315.60/404,775.06 = 159,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,315.60x = 404,775.06 × 159,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,315.60x = 64,431,932,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,431,932,140.78/293,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,667.59

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