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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,869.28, 395,873.98 and 159,542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,869.28, 395,873.98 and 159,542.14 is: 220,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,869.28 : 395,873.98 = 159,542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,869.28/395,873.98 = 159,542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,869.28x = 395,873.98 × 159,542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,869.28x = 63,158,581,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,158,581,939.52/286,869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,165.02

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