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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,395.96, 395,215.44 and 159,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,395.96, 395,215.44 and 159,079.68 is: 219,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,395.96 : 395,215.44 = 159,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,395.96/395,215.44 = 159,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,395.96x = 395,215.44 × 159,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,395.96x = 62,870,745,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,870,745,726.26/286,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,523.86

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