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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,339, 404,807.84 and 159,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,339, 404,807.84 and 159,203 is: 219,700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,339 : 404,807.84 = 159,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,339/404,807.84 = 159,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,339x = 404,807.84 × 159,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,339x = 64,446,622,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446,622,551.52/293,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,700.15

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