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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,364.08, 395,183.37 and 159,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,364.08, 395,183.37 and 159,039.69 is: 219,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,364.08 : 395,183.37 = 159,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,364.08/395,183.37 = 159,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,364.08x = 395,183.37 × 159,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,364.08x = 62,849,840,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,849,840,657.96/286,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,475.29

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