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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,740.75, 405,364.67 and 159,604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,740.75, 405,364.67 and 159,604.75 is: 220,255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,740.75 : 405,364.67 = 159,604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,740.75/405,364.67 = 159,604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,740.75x = 405,364.67 × 159,604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,740.75x = 64,698,126,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,126,814.18/293,740.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,255.88

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