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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,964.52, 405,670.50 and 159,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,964.52, 405,670.50 and 159,828.20 is: 220,562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,964.52 : 405,670.50 = 159,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,964.52/405,670.50 = 159,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,964.52x = 405,670.50 × 159,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,964.52x = 64,837,585,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,837,585,808.10/293,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,562.62

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