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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,610.25, 405,182.55 and 159,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,610.25, 405,182.55 and 159,474.25 is: 220,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,610.25 : 405,182.55 = 159,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,610.25/405,182.55 = 159,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,610.25x = 405,182.55 × 159,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,610.25x = 64,616,183,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,616,183,274.34/293,610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,074.68

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