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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,140.20, 429,404.70 and 159,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,140.20, 429,404.70 and 159,780.20 is: 239,778.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,140.20 : 429,404.70 = 159,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,140.20/429,404.70 = 159,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,140.20x = 429,404.70 × 159,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,140.20x = 68,610,368,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,610,368,846.94/286,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,778.85

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