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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,333.31, 404,800.13 and 159,197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,333.31, 404,800.13 and 159,197.31 is: 219,692.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,333.31 : 404,800.13 = 159,197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,333.31/404,800.13 = 159,197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,333.31x = 404,800.13 × 159,197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,333.31x = 64,443,092,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443,092,181.64/293,333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,692.38

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