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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,907.44, 405,592.68 and 159,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,907.44, 405,592.68 and 159,771.44 is: 220,484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,907.44 : 405,592.68 = 159,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,907.44/405,592.68 = 159,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,907.44x = 405,592.68 × 159,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,907.44x = 64,802,126,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,126,537.06/293,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,484.81

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