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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,316.50, 404,781.63 and 159,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,316.50, 404,781.63 and 159,180.50 is: 219,671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,316.50 : 404,781.63 = 159,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,316.50/404,781.63 = 159,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,316.50x = 404,781.63 × 159,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,316.50x = 64,433,342,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,433,342,254.22/293,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,671.73

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