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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,477, 405,006.90 and 159,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,477, 405,006.90 and 159,349.64 is: 219,907.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,477 : 405,006.90 = 159,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,477/405,006.90 = 159,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,477x = 405,006.90 × 159,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,477x = 64,537,703,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,537,703,712.52/293,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,907.19

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