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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,822, 405,475.44 and 159,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,822, 405,475.44 and 159,686 is: 220,367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,822 : 405,475.44 = 159,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,822/405,475.44 = 159,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,822x = 405,475.44 × 159,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,822x = 64,748,751,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,748,751,111.84/293,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,367.27

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