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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,770.13, 405,405.34 and 159,634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,770.13, 405,405.34 and 159,634.13 is: 220,296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,770.13 : 405,405.34 = 159,634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,770.13/405,405.34 = 159,634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,770.13x = 405,405.34 × 159,634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,770.13x = 64,716,526,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,716,526,322.14/293,770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,296.49

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