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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,336.06, 404,803.93 and 159,200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,336.06, 404,803.93 and 159,200.06 is: 219,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,336.06 : 404,803.93 = 159,200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,336.06/404,803.93 = 159,200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,336.06x = 404,803.93 × 159,200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,336.06x = 64,444,809,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,809,546.24/293,336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,696.17

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