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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,135.20, 429,397.20 and 159,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,135.20, 429,397.20 and 159,775.20 is: 239,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,135.20 : 429,397.20 = 159,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,135.20/429,397.20 = 159,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,135.20x = 429,397.20 × 159,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,135.20x = 68,607,023,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,607,023,509.44/286,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,771.35

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