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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,485.94, 405,012.21 and 159,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,485.94, 405,012.21 and 159,349.94 is: 219,903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,485.94 : 405,012.21 = 159,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,485.94/405,012.21 = 159,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,485.94x = 405,012.21 × 159,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,485.94x = 64,538,671,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,538,671,362.77/293,485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,903.79

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