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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,508, 405,041.04 and 159,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,508, 405,041.04 and 159,372 is: 219,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,508 : 405,041.04 = 159,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,508/405,041.04 = 159,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,508x = 405,041.04 × 159,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,508x = 64,552,200,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,552,200,626.88/293,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,933.36

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