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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,456.49, 404,963.87 and 159,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,456.49, 404,963.87 and 159,320.49 is: 219,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,456.49 : 404,963.87 = 159,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,456.49/404,963.87 = 159,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,456.49x = 404,963.87 × 159,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,456.49x = 64,519,041,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,519,041,404.09/293,456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,858.97

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