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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,761.52, 405,393.32 and 159,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,761.52, 405,393.32 and 159,625.52 is: 220,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,761.52 : 405,393.32 = 159,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,761.52/405,393.32 = 159,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,761.52x = 405,393.32 × 159,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,761.52x = 64,711,119,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,711,119,509.53/293,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,284.53

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