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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,765.24, 405,398.60 and 159,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,765.24, 405,398.60 and 159,629.24 is: 220,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,765.24 : 405,398.60 = 159,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,765.24/405,398.60 = 159,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,765.24x = 405,398.60 × 159,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,765.24x = 64,713,470,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,713,470,415.06/293,765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,289.75

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