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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,329.10, 395,152.44 and 159,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,329.10, 395,152.44 and 159,004.69 is: 219,436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,329.10 : 395,152.44 = 159,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,329.10/395,152.44 = 159,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,329.10x = 395,152.44 × 159,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,329.10x = 62,831,091,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,831,091,224.94/286,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,436.62

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