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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,335.44, 404,803.07 and 159,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,335.44, 404,803.07 and 159,199.44 is: 219,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,335.44 : 404,803.07 = 159,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,335.44/404,803.07 = 159,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,335.44x = 404,803.07 × 159,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,335.44x = 64,444,419,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,419,234.27/293,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,695.31

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