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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,597.44, 405,162.24 and 159,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,597.44, 405,162.24 and 159,462.40 is: 220,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,597.44 : 405,162.24 = 159,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,597.44/405,162.24 = 159,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,597.44x = 405,162.24 × 159,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,597.44x = 64,608,143,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,608,143,179.78/293,597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,056.90

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