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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,810.94, 405,459.27 and 159,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,810.94, 405,459.27 and 159,674.94 is: 220,351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,810.94 : 405,459.27 = 159,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,810.94/405,459.27 = 159,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,810.94x = 405,459.27 × 159,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,810.94x = 64,741,684,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,741,684,609.69/293,810.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,351.51

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