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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,335.56, 404,803.24 and 159,199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,335.56, 404,803.24 and 159,199.56 is: 219,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,335.56 : 404,803.24 = 159,199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,335.56/404,803.24 = 159,199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,335.56x = 404,803.24 × 159,199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,335.56x = 64,444,497,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,497,296.58/293,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,695.48

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