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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,332.30, 404,798.56 and 159,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,332.30, 404,798.56 and 159,196.30 is: 219,690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,332.30 : 404,798.56 = 159,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,332.30/404,798.56 = 159,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,332.30x = 404,798.56 × 159,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,332.30x = 64,442,432,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442,432,997.33/293,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,690.89

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