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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,336.94, 404,805.14 and 159,200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,336.94, 404,805.14 and 159,200.94 is: 219,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,336.94 : 404,805.14 = 159,200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,336.94/404,805.14 = 159,200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,336.94x = 404,805.14 × 159,200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,336.94x = 64,445,358,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,445,358,804.83/293,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,697.39

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