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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,328.62, 404,793.39 and 159,192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,328.62, 404,793.39 and 159,192.62 is: 219,685.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,328.62 : 404,793.39 = 159,192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,328.62/404,793.39 = 159,192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,328.62x = 404,793.39 × 159,192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,328.62x = 64,440,120,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,440,120,312.78/293,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,685.76

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