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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,757, 405,387.09 and 159,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,757, 405,387.09 and 159,621 is: 220,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,757 : 405,387.09 = 159,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,757/405,387.09 = 159,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,757x = 405,387.09 × 159,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,757x = 64,708,292,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,708,292,692.89/293,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,278.30

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