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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,606.25, 405,177.03 and 159,470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,606.25, 405,177.03 and 159,470.25 is: 220,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,606.25 : 405,177.03 = 159,470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,606.25/405,177.03 = 159,470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,606.25x = 405,177.03 × 159,470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,606.25x = 64,613,682,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,613,682,268.36/293,606.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,069.16

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