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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,667, 405,260.46 and 159,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,667, 405,260.46 and 159,531 is: 220,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,667 : 405,260.46 = 159,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,667/405,260.46 = 159,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,667x = 405,260.46 × 159,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,667x = 64,651,606,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,651,606,444.26/293,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,152.78

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