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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,623.24, 405,200.46 and 159,487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,623.24, 405,200.46 and 159,487.24 is: 220,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,623.24 : 405,200.46 = 159,487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,623.24/405,200.46 = 159,487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,623.24x = 405,200.46 × 159,487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,623.24x = 64,624,303,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,624,303,012.13/293,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,092.60

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