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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,747.50, 405,373.98 and 159,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,747.50, 405,373.98 and 159,611.50 is: 220,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,747.50 : 405,373.98 = 159,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,747.50/405,373.98 = 159,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,747.50x = 405,373.98 × 159,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,747.50x = 64,702,349,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,702,349,008.77/293,747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,265.19

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