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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,743.75, 405,368.85 and 159,607.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,743.75, 405,368.85 and 159,607.75 is: 220,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,743.75 : 405,368.85 = 159,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,743.75/405,368.85 = 159,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,743.75x = 405,368.85 × 159,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,743.75x = 64,700,010,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700,010,068.59/293,743.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,260.04

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