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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,360.70, 395,178.68 and 159,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,360.70, 395,178.68 and 159,036.29 is: 219,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,360.70 : 395,178.68 = 159,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,360.70/395,178.68 = 159,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,360.70x = 395,178.68 × 159,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,360.70x = 62,847,751,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,847,751,057.91/286,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,470.59

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