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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,687.44, 405,285.96 and 159,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,687.44, 405,285.96 and 159,551.44 is: 220,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,687.44 : 405,285.96 = 159,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,687.44/405,285.96 = 159,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,687.44x = 405,285.96 × 159,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,687.44x = 64,663,958,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663,958,529.78/293,687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,179.52

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