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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,620.32, 405,196.20 and 159,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,620.32, 405,196.20 and 159,484.32 is: 220,088.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,620.32 : 405,196.20 = 159,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,620.32/405,196.20 = 159,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,620.32x = 405,196.20 × 159,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,620.32x = 64,622,440,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622,440,423.58/293,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,088.45

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