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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,562.28, 405,118.02 and 159,426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,562.28, 405,118.02 and 159,426.28 is: 220,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,562.28 : 405,118.02 = 159,426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,562.28/405,118.02 = 159,426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,562.28x = 405,118.02 × 159,426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,562.28x = 64,586,458,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586,458,889.57/293,562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,009.39

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