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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,377.50, 395,200.96 and 159,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,377.50, 395,200.96 and 159,064.94 is: 219,509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,377.50 : 395,200.96 = 159,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,377.50/395,200.96 = 159,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,377.50x = 395,200.96 × 159,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,377.50x = 62,862,616,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,862,616,990.34/286,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,509.62

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