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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,341.34, 404,811.22 and 159,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,341.34, 404,811.22 and 159,205.34 is: 219,703.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,341.34 : 404,811.22 = 159,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,341.34/404,811.22 = 159,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,341.34x = 404,811.22 × 159,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,341.34x = 64,448,107,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,448,107,915.91/293,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,703.46

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