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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,336.13, 404,804.03 and 159,200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,336.13, 404,804.03 and 159,200.13 is: 219,696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,336.13 : 404,804.03 = 159,200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,336.13/404,804.03 = 159,200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,336.13x = 404,804.03 × 159,200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,336.13x = 64,444,853,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,853,404.52/293,336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,696.27

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