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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,294.99, 560,076.14 and 159,973.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,294.99, 560,076.14 and 159,973.39 is: 240,017.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,294.99 : 560,076.14 = 159,973.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,294.99/560,076.14 = 159,973.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,294.99x = 560,076.14 × 159,973.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,294.99x = 89,597,278,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,597,278,773.91/373,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,017.36

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