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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,352.66, 404,826.93 and 159,216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,352.66, 404,826.93 and 159,216.66 is: 219,719.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,352.66 : 404,826.93 = 159,216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,352.66/404,826.93 = 159,216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,352.66x = 404,826.93 × 159,216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,352.66x = 64,455,191,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,455,191,672.65/293,352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,719.13

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