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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,963.52, 405,669.12 and 159,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,963.52, 405,669.12 and 159,827.20 is: 220,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,963.52 : 405,669.12 = 159,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,963.52/405,669.12 = 159,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,963.52x = 405,669.12 × 159,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,963.52x = 64,836,959,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,836,959,576.06/293,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,561.24

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