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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,555.34, 395,438.52 and 159,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,555.34, 395,438.52 and 159,227.66 is: 219,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,555.34 : 395,438.52 = 159,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,555.34/395,438.52 = 159,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,555.34x = 395,438.52 × 159,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,555.34x = 62,964,750,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,964,750,213.46/286,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,729.81

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