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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,293.99, 560,074.64 and 159,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,293.99, 560,074.64 and 159,972.39 is: 240,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,293.99 : 560,074.64 = 159,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,293.99/560,074.64 = 159,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,293.99x = 560,074.64 × 159,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,293.99x = 89,596,477,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,596,477,939.33/373,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,015.86

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