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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,674.52, 395,612.34 and 159,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,674.52, 395,612.34 and 159,361.96 is: 219,920.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,674.52 : 395,612.34 = 159,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,674.52/395,612.34 = 159,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,674.52x = 395,612.34 × 159,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,674.52x = 63,045,557,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,045,557,902.59/286,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,920.34

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