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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,587.28, 405,152.52 and 159,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,587.28, 405,152.52 and 159,451.28 is: 220,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,587.28 : 405,152.52 = 159,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,587.28/405,152.52 = 159,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,587.28x = 405,152.52 × 159,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,587.28x = 64,602,087,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602,087,909.23/293,587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,043.89

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