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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,334.44, 404,801.69 and 159,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,334.44, 404,801.69 and 159,198.44 is: 219,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,334.44 : 404,801.69 = 159,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,334.44/404,801.69 = 159,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,334.44x = 404,801.69 × 159,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,334.44x = 64,443,794,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443,794,737.36/293,334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,693.93

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