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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,333.52, 404,800.34 and 159,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,333.52, 404,800.34 and 159,197.52 is: 219,692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,333.52 : 404,800.34 = 159,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,333.52/404,800.34 = 159,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,333.52x = 404,800.34 × 159,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,333.52x = 64,443,209,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443,209,427.17/293,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,692.62

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