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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,645.52, 401,092.95 and 159,825.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,645.52, 401,092.95 and 159,825.47 is: 220,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,645.52 : 401,092.95 = 159,825.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,645.52/401,092.95 = 159,825.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,645.52x = 401,092.95 × 159,825.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,645.52x = 64,104,867,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,104,867,241.97/290,645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,560.31

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