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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,755.50, 405,385.02 and 159,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,755.50, 405,385.02 and 159,619.50 is: 220,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,755.50 : 405,385.02 = 159,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,755.50/405,385.02 = 159,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,755.50x = 405,385.02 × 159,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,755.50x = 64,707,354,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,707,354,199.89/293,755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,276.23

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