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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,713.78, 395,678.52 and 159,391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,713.78, 395,678.52 and 159,391.50 is: 219,967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,713.78 : 395,678.52 = 159,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,713.78/395,678.52 = 159,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,713.78x = 395,678.52 × 159,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,713.78x = 63,067,792,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,067,792,820.58/286,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,967.78

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