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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,734.40, 405,354.24 and 159,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,734.40, 405,354.24 and 159,595.52 is: 220,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,734.40 : 405,354.24 = 159,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,734.40/405,354.24 = 159,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,734.40x = 405,354.24 × 159,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,734.40x = 64,692,720,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692,720,717.00/293,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,242.23

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