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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,867.28, 395,871.22 and 159,540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,867.28, 395,871.22 and 159,540.14 is: 220,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,867.28 : 395,871.22 = 159,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,867.28/395,871.22 = 159,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,867.28x = 395,871.22 × 159,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,867.28x = 63,157,349,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,157,349,860.77/286,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,162.26

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