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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,326.78, 404,790.96 and 159,190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,326.78, 404,790.96 and 159,190.78 is: 219,683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,326.78 : 404,790.96 = 159,190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,326.78/404,790.96 = 159,190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,326.78x = 404,790.96 × 159,190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,326.78x = 64,438,988,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,438,988,659.35/293,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,683.28

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