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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,834.96, 405,494.92 and 159,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,834.96, 405,494.92 and 159,699.28 is: 220,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,834.96 : 405,494.92 = 159,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,834.96/405,494.92 = 159,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,834.96x = 405,494.92 × 159,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,834.96x = 64,757,246,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,757,246,767.66/293,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,386.46

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