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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,689.78, 408,052.07 and 159,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,689.78, 408,052.07 and 159,723.74 is: 220,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,689.78 : 408,052.07 = 159,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,689.78/408,052.07 = 159,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,689.78x = 408,052.07 × 159,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,689.78x = 65,175,599,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175,599,896.26/295,689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,418.85

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