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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,771.63, 405,407.42 and 159,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,771.63, 405,407.42 and 159,635.63 is: 220,298.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,771.63 : 405,407.42 = 159,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,771.63/405,407.42 = 159,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,771.63x = 405,407.42 × 159,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,771.63x = 64,717,466,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,717,466,073.16/293,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,298.56

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