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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,446.28, 404,957.94 and 159,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,446.28, 404,957.94 and 159,310.28 is: 219,849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,446.28 : 404,957.94 = 159,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,446.28/404,957.94 = 159,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,446.28x = 404,957.94 × 159,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,446.28x = 64,513,962,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513,962,809.62/293,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,849.31

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