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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,327.12, 404,791.32 and 159,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,327.12, 404,791.32 and 159,191.12 is: 219,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,327.12 : 404,791.32 = 159,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,327.12/404,791.32 = 159,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,327.12x = 404,791.32 × 159,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,327.12x = 64,439,183,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,439,183,597.08/293,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,683.69

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