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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,327.78, 404,792.34 and 159,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,327.78, 404,792.34 and 159,191.78 is: 219,684.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,327.78 : 404,792.34 = 159,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,327.78/404,792.34 = 159,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,327.78x = 404,792.34 × 159,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,327.78x = 64,439,613,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,439,613,134.97/293,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,684.66

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