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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,265.60, 429,031.20 and 159,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,265.60, 429,031.20 and 159,905.60 is: 239,653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,265.60 : 429,031.20 = 159,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,265.60/429,031.20 = 159,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,265.60x = 429,031.20 × 159,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,265.60x = 68,604,491,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,604,491,454.72/286,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,653.29

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