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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,774.76, 405,411.72 and 159,638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,774.76, 405,411.72 and 159,638.76 is: 220,302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,774.76 : 405,411.72 = 159,638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,774.76/405,411.72 = 159,638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,774.76x = 405,411.72 × 159,638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,774.76x = 64,719,424,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,719,424,270.27/293,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,302.88

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