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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,676.97, 401,113.37 and 159,863.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,676.97, 401,113.37 and 159,863.83 is: 220,600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,676.97 : 401,113.37 = 159,863.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,676.97/401,113.37 = 159,863.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,676.97x = 401,113.37 × 159,863.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,676.97x = 64,123,518,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,123,518,989.28/290,676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,600.62

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