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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,588.78, 405,154.59 and 159,452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,588.78, 405,154.59 and 159,452.78 is: 220,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,588.78 : 405,154.59 = 159,452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,588.78/405,154.59 = 159,452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,588.78x = 405,154.59 × 159,452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,588.78x = 64,603,025,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,025,705.26/293,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,045.96

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