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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,602.32, 405,171.36 and 159,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,602.32, 405,171.36 and 159,466.32 is: 220,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,602.32 : 405,171.36 = 159,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,602.32/405,171.36 = 159,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,602.32x = 405,171.36 × 159,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,602.32x = 64,611,185,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,611,185,748.60/293,602.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,063.61

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