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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,618.26, 405,193.60 and 159,482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,618.26, 405,193.60 and 159,482.26 is: 220,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,618.26 : 405,193.60 = 159,482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,618.26/405,193.60 = 159,482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,618.26x = 405,193.60 × 159,482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,618.26x = 64,621,191,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,621,191,065.54/293,618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,085.74

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