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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,335.60, 395,161.41 and 159,011.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,335.60, 395,161.41 and 159,011.19 is: 219,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,335.60 : 395,161.41 = 159,011.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,335.60/395,161.41 = 159,011.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,335.60x = 395,161.41 × 159,011.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,335.60x = 62,835,086,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,835,086,046.18/286,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,445.59

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