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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,321.25, 404,783.46 and 159,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,321.25, 404,783.46 and 159,185.25 is: 219,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,321.25 : 404,783.46 = 159,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,321.25/404,783.46 = 159,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,321.25x = 404,783.46 × 159,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,321.25x = 64,435,556,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,435,556,275.97/293,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,675.72

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