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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,349.12, 404,826.48 and 159,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,349.12, 404,826.48 and 159,213.12 is: 219,716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,349.12 : 404,826.48 = 159,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,349.12/404,826.48 = 159,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,349.12x = 404,826.48 × 159,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,349.12x = 64,453,686,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,453,686,939.42/293,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,716.65

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