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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,762.52, 405,394.70 and 159,626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,762.52, 405,394.70 and 159,626.52 is: 220,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,762.52 : 405,394.70 = 159,626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,762.52/405,394.70 = 159,626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,762.52x = 405,394.70 × 159,626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,762.52x = 64,711,745,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,711,745,187.44/293,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,285.91

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