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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,335.76, 404,792.52 and 159,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,335.76, 404,792.52 and 159,196.88 is: 219,685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,335.76 : 404,792.52 = 159,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,335.76/404,792.52 = 159,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,335.76x = 404,792.52 × 159,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,335.76x = 64,441,706,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,441,706,231.34/293,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,685.82

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