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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,588.28, 405,153.90 and 159,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,588.28, 405,153.90 and 159,452.28 is: 220,045.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,588.28 : 405,153.90 = 159,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,588.28/405,153.90 = 159,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,588.28x = 405,153.90 × 159,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,588.28x = 64,602,713,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602,713,105.89/293,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,045.27

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