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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,322.67, 400,651.62 and 159,502.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,322.67, 400,651.62 and 159,502.01 is: 220,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,322.67 : 400,651.62 = 159,502.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,322.67/400,651.62 = 159,502.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,322.67x = 400,651.62 × 159,502.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,322.67x = 63,904,736,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,904,736,696.50/290,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,116.25

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