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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,353, 404,828.22 and 159,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,353, 404,828.22 and 159,217 is: 219,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,353 : 404,828.22 = 159,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,353/404,828.22 = 159,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,353x = 404,828.22 × 159,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,353x = 64,455,534,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,455,534,703.74/293,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,720.05

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