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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,637.51, 405,208.94 and 159,498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,637.51, 405,208.94 and 159,498.63 is: 220,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,637.51 : 405,208.94 = 159,498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,637.51/405,208.94 = 159,498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,637.51x = 405,208.94 × 159,498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,637.51x = 64,630,269,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,630,269,996.26/293,637.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,102.23

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