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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,340.13, 404,809.56 and 159,204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,340.13, 404,809.56 and 159,204.13 is: 219,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,340.13 : 404,809.56 = 159,204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,340.13/404,809.56 = 159,204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,340.13x = 404,809.56 × 159,204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,340.13x = 64,447,353,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,447,353,815.48/293,340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,701.80

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