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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,643.76, 405,217.56 and 159,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,643.76, 405,217.56 and 159,504.88 is: 220,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,643.76 : 405,217.56 = 159,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,643.76/405,217.56 = 159,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,643.76x = 405,217.56 × 159,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,643.76x = 64,634,178,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,634,178,281.69/293,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,110.85

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