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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,421.64, 395,278.89 and 159,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,421.64, 395,278.89 and 159,096.33 is: 219,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,421.64 : 395,278.89 = 159,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,421.64/395,278.89 = 159,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,421.64x = 395,278.89 × 159,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,421.64x = 62,887,420,725.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,887,420,725.47/286,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,562.39

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