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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,772.75, 405,408.96 and 159,636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,772.75, 405,408.96 and 159,636.75 is: 220,300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,772.75 : 405,408.96 = 159,636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,772.75/405,408.96 = 159,636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,772.75x = 405,408.96 × 159,636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,772.75x = 64,718,168,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,718,168,795.28/293,772.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,300.11

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