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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,602.44, 405,169.14 and 159,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,602.44, 405,169.14 and 159,467.40 is: 220,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,602.44 : 405,169.14 = 159,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,602.44/405,169.14 = 159,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,602.44x = 405,169.14 × 159,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,602.44x = 64,611,269,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,611,269,316.04/293,602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,063.80

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