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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,334.10, 395,159.34 and 159,009.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,334.10, 395,159.34 and 159,009.69 is: 219,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,334.10 : 395,159.34 = 159,009.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,334.10/395,159.34 = 159,009.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,334.10x = 395,159.34 × 159,009.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,334.10x = 62,834,164,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,834,164,154.00/286,334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,443.52

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