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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,339.84, 404,808.90 and 159,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,339.84, 404,808.90 and 159,203.84 is: 219,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,339.84 : 404,808.90 = 159,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,339.84/404,808.90 = 159,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,339.84x = 404,808.90 × 159,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,339.84x = 64,447,131,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,447,131,346.18/293,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,701.26

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