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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,639.54, 407,982.49 and 159,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,639.54, 407,982.49 and 159,673.46 is: 220,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,639.54 : 407,982.49 = 159,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,639.54/407,982.49 = 159,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,639.54x = 407,982.49 × 159,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,639.54x = 65,143,973,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,143,973,358.62/295,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,349.33

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