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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,514.82, 388,497.99 and 158,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,514.82, 388,497.99 and 158,997.37 is: 219,420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,514.82 : 388,497.99 = 158,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,514.82/388,497.99 = 158,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,514.82x = 388,497.99 × 158,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,514.82x = 61,770,156,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,770,156,717.80/281,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,420.63

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