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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,642.78, 395,580.45 and 159,320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,642.78, 395,580.45 and 159,320.50 is: 219,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,642.78 : 395,580.45 = 159,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,642.78/395,580.45 = 159,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,642.78x = 395,580.45 × 159,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,642.78x = 63,024,075,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,024,075,084.23/286,642.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,869.75

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