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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,563.03, 405,119.06 and 159,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,563.03, 405,119.06 and 159,427.03 is: 220,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,563.03 : 405,119.06 = 159,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,563.03/405,119.06 = 159,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,563.03x = 405,119.06 × 159,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,563.03x = 64,586,927,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586,927,735.06/293,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,010.43

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