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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,514.26, 405,049.80 and 159,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,514.26, 405,049.80 and 159,378.26 is: 219,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,514.26 : 405,049.80 = 159,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,514.26/405,049.80 = 159,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,514.26x = 405,049.80 × 159,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,514.26x = 64,556,132,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556,132,337.35/293,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,942.06

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