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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,346.56, 404,818.26 and 159,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,346.56, 404,818.26 and 159,210.56 is: 219,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,346.56 : 404,818.26 = 159,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,346.56/404,818.26 = 159,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,346.56x = 404,818.26 × 159,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,346.56x = 64,451,342,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,342,287.83/293,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,710.58

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