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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,333.28, 404,800.32 and 159,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,333.28, 404,800.32 and 159,197.28 is: 219,692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,333.28 : 404,800.32 = 159,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,333.28/404,800.32 = 159,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,333.28x = 404,800.32 × 159,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,333.28x = 64,443,109,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443,109,887.13/293,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,692.46

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