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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,742.26, 405,363.57 and 159,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,742.26, 405,363.57 and 159,606.26 is: 220,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,742.26 : 405,363.57 = 159,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,742.26/405,363.57 = 159,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,742.26x = 405,363.57 × 159,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,742.26x = 64,698,563,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,563,347.95/293,742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,256.23

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