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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,854.08, 405,516.60 and 159,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,854.08, 405,516.60 and 159,718.08 is: 220,409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,854.08 : 405,516.60 = 159,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,854.08/405,516.60 = 159,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,854.08x = 405,516.60 × 159,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,854.08x = 64,768,332,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,768,332,760.13/293,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,409.85

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