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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,769.76, 405,404.82 and 159,633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,769.76, 405,404.82 and 159,633.76 is: 220,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,769.76 : 405,404.82 = 159,633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,769.76/405,404.82 = 159,633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,769.76x = 405,404.82 × 159,633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,769.76x = 64,716,295,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,716,295,738.72/293,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,295.98

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