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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,366.34, 404,845.92 and 159,230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,366.34, 404,845.92 and 159,230.34 is: 219,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,366.34 : 404,845.92 = 159,230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,366.34/404,845.92 = 159,230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,366.34x = 404,845.92 × 159,230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,366.34x = 64,463,753,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,463,753,489.21/293,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,738.07

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