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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,329.50, 404,794.71 and 159,193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,329.50, 404,794.71 and 159,193.50 is: 219,687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,329.50 : 404,794.71 = 159,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,329.50/404,794.71 = 159,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,329.50x = 404,794.71 × 159,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,329.50x = 64,440,686,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,440,686,666.39/293,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,687.03

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