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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,966.52, 405,673.26 and 159,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,966.52, 405,673.26 and 159,830.20 is: 220,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,966.52 : 405,673.26 = 159,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,966.52/405,673.26 = 159,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,966.52x = 405,673.26 × 159,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,966.52x = 64,838,838,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,838,838,280.45/293,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,565.38

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