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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,737.25, 405,359.88 and 159,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,737.25, 405,359.88 and 159,601.25 is: 220,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,737.25 : 405,359.88 = 159,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,737.25/405,359.88 = 159,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,737.25x = 405,359.88 × 159,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,737.25x = 64,695,943,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,695,943,547.85/293,737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,251.07

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