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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,741.26, 405,365.40 and 159,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,741.26, 405,365.40 and 159,605.26 is: 220,256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,741.26 : 405,365.40 = 159,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,741.26/405,365.40 = 159,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,741.26x = 405,365.40 × 159,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,741.26x = 64,698,450,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,450,062.00/293,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,256.60

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