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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,402.40, 404,893.80 and 159,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,402.40, 404,893.80 and 159,266.40 is: 219,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,402.40 : 404,893.80 = 159,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,402.40/404,893.80 = 159,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,402.40x = 404,893.80 × 159,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,402.40x = 64,485,977,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,485,977,908.32/293,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,786.81

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