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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,676.53, 395,627.03 and 159,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,676.53, 395,627.03 and 159,354.25 is: 219,916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,676.53 : 395,627.03 = 159,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,676.53/395,627.03 = 159,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,676.53x = 395,627.03 × 159,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,676.53x = 63,044,848,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,044,848,645.38/286,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,916.32

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