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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,371.48, 404,853.42 and 159,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,371.48, 404,853.42 and 159,235.48 is: 219,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,371.48 : 404,853.42 = 159,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,371.48/404,853.42 = 159,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,371.48x = 404,853.42 × 159,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,371.48x = 64,467,028,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467,028,663.34/293,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,745.38

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