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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,079.20, 429,313.20 and 159,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,079.20, 429,313.20 and 159,719.20 is: 239,687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,079.20 : 429,313.20 = 159,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,079.20/429,313.20 = 159,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,079.20x = 429,313.20 × 159,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,079.20x = 68,569,560,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,569,560,853.44/286,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,687.33

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