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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,332.95, 404,799.12 and 159,196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,332.95, 404,799.12 and 159,196.95 is: 219,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,332.95 : 404,799.12 = 159,196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,332.95/404,799.12 = 159,196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,332.95x = 404,799.12 × 159,196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,332.95x = 64,442,785,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442,785,266.68/293,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,691.60

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