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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,332.94, 404,799.62 and 159,196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,332.94, 404,799.62 and 159,196.94 is: 219,691.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,332.94 : 404,799.62 = 159,196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,332.94/404,799.62 = 159,196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,332.94x = 404,799.62 × 159,196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,332.94x = 64,442,857,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442,857,997.18/293,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,691.86

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