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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,720.50, 405,335.37 and 159,584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,720.50, 405,335.37 and 159,584.50 is: 220,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,720.50 : 405,335.37 = 159,584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,720.50/405,335.37 = 159,584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,720.50x = 405,335.37 × 159,584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,720.50x = 64,685,242,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,685,242,353.77/293,720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,227.20

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