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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,577.75, 405,137.43 and 159,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,577.75, 405,137.43 and 159,441.75 is: 220,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,577.75 : 405,137.43 = 159,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,577.75/405,137.43 = 159,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,577.75x = 405,137.43 × 159,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,577.75x = 64,595,820,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,595,820,829.70/293,577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,029.69

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