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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,433.28, 395,285.40 and 159,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,433.28, 395,285.40 and 159,120.72 is: 219,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,433.28 : 395,285.40 = 159,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,433.28/395,285.40 = 159,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,433.28x = 395,285.40 × 159,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,433.28x = 62,898,097,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,898,097,453.49/286,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,590.75

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