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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,337.32, 404,803.14 and 159,201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,337.32, 404,803.14 and 159,201.32 is: 219,696.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,337.32 : 404,803.14 = 159,201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,337.32/404,803.14 = 159,201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,337.32x = 404,803.14 × 159,201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,337.32x = 64,445,194,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,445,194,228.14/293,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,696.54

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