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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,809.44, 405,457.20 and 159,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,809.44, 405,457.20 and 159,673.44 is: 220,349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,809.44 : 405,457.20 = 159,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,809.44/405,457.20 = 159,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,809.44x = 405,457.20 × 159,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,809.44x = 64,740,745,896.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,740,745,896.77/293,809.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,349.44

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