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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,761.24, 405,393.08 and 159,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,761.24, 405,393.08 and 159,625.24 is: 220,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,761.24 : 405,393.08 = 159,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,761.24/405,393.08 = 159,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,761.24x = 405,393.08 × 159,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,761.24x = 64,710,967,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710,967,689.34/293,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,284.23

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