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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,743.26, 405,364.95 and 159,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,743.26, 405,364.95 and 159,607.26 is: 220,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,743.26 : 405,364.95 = 159,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,743.26/405,364.95 = 159,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,743.26x = 405,364.95 × 159,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,743.26x = 64,699,188,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,699,188,969.54/293,743.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,257.61

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