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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,949.12, 405,656.46 and 159,813.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,949.12, 405,656.46 and 159,813.12 is: 220,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,949.12 : 405,656.46 = 159,813.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,949.12/405,656.46 = 159,813.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,949.12x = 405,656.46 × 159,813.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,949.12x = 64,829,224,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,829,224,520.76/293,949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,545.73

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