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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,338.84, 404,807.52 and 159,202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,338.84, 404,807.52 and 159,202.84 is: 219,699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,338.84 : 404,807.52 = 159,202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,338.84/404,807.52 = 159,202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,338.84x = 404,807.52 × 159,202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,338.84x = 64,446,506,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446,506,837.36/293,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,699.88

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