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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,330.09, 404,795.44 and 159,194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,330.09, 404,795.44 and 159,194.09 is: 219,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,330.09 : 404,795.44 = 159,194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,330.09/404,795.44 = 159,194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,330.09x = 404,795.44 × 159,194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,330.09x = 64,441,041,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,441,041,706.95/293,330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,687.80

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