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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,337.06, 404,805.32 and 159,201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,337.06, 404,805.32 and 159,201.06 is: 219,697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,337.06 : 404,805.32 = 159,201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,337.06/404,805.32 = 159,201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,337.06x = 404,805.32 × 159,201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,337.06x = 64,445,435,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,445,435,241.63/293,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,697.56

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