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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,623.74, 395,537.91 and 159,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,623.74, 395,537.91 and 159,296.60 is: 219,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,623.74 : 395,537.91 = 159,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,623.74/395,537.91 = 159,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,623.74x = 395,537.91 × 159,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,623.74x = 63,007,844,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,007,844,234.11/286,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,827.72

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