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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,735.25, 405,357.12 and 159,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,735.25, 405,357.12 and 159,599.25 is: 220,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,735.25 : 405,357.12 = 159,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,735.25/405,357.12 = 159,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,735.25x = 405,357.12 × 159,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,735.25x = 64,694,692,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,694,692,334.16/293,735.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,248.31

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