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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,732.28, 405,352.92 and 159,596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,732.28, 405,352.92 and 159,596.28 is: 220,244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,732.28 : 405,352.92 = 159,596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,732.28/405,352.92 = 159,596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,732.28x = 405,352.92 × 159,596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,732.28x = 64,692,818,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692,818,119.14/293,732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,244.16

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