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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,628.24, 405,207.36 and 159,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,628.24, 405,207.36 and 159,492.24 is: 220,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,628.24 : 405,207.36 = 159,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,628.24/405,207.36 = 159,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,628.24x = 405,207.36 × 159,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,628.24x = 64,627,429,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627,429,510.89/293,628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,099.50

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