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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,333.94, 404,801 and 159,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,333.94, 404,801 and 159,197.94 is: 219,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,333.94 : 404,801 = 159,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,333.94/404,801 = 159,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,333.94x = 404,801 × 159,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,333.94x = 64,443,485,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443,485,309.94/293,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,693.25

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