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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,338.06, 404,806.70 and 159,202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,338.06, 404,806.70 and 159,202.06 is: 219,698.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,338.06 : 404,806.70 = 159,202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,338.06/404,806.70 = 159,202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,338.06x = 404,806.70 × 159,202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,338.06x = 64,446,060,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446,060,541.80/293,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,698.94

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