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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,744.54, 408,127.64 and 159,778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,744.54, 408,127.64 and 159,778.45 is: 220,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,744.54 : 408,127.64 = 159,778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,744.54/408,127.64 = 159,778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,744.54x = 408,127.64 × 159,778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,744.54x = 65,210,001,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,210,001,721.36/295,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,494.36

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