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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,567.92, 395,473.32 and 159,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,567.92, 395,473.32 and 159,248.88 is: 219,768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,567.92 : 395,473.32 = 159,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,567.92/395,473.32 = 159,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,567.92x = 395,473.32 × 159,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,567.92x = 62,978,683,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978,683,279.88/286,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,768.78

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