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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,348.56, 404,821.02 and 159,212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,348.56, 404,821.02 and 159,212.56 is: 219,713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,348.56 : 404,821.02 = 159,212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,348.56/404,821.02 = 159,212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,348.56x = 404,821.02 × 159,212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,348.56x = 64,452,590,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452,590,936.01/293,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,713.34

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