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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,687.91, 408,049.48 and 159,721.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,687.91, 408,049.48 and 159,721.86 is: 220,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,687.91 : 408,049.48 = 159,721.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,687.91/408,049.48 = 159,721.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,687.91x = 408,049.48 × 159,721.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,687.91x = 65,174,419,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,174,419,988.14/295,687.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,416.25

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