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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,553.34, 395,435.76 and 159,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,553.34, 395,435.76 and 159,225.66 is: 219,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,553.34 : 395,435.76 = 159,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,553.34/395,435.76 = 159,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,553.34x = 395,435.76 × 159,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,553.34x = 62,963,519,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,963,519,873.60/286,553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,727.05

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