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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,287.75, 395,093.50 and 158,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,287.75, 395,093.50 and 158,971.55 is: 219,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,287.75 : 395,093.50 = 158,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,287.75/395,093.50 = 158,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,287.75x = 395,093.50 × 158,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,287.75x = 62,808,623,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,808,623,717.03/286,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,389.84

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