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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,871.27, 395,896.38 and 159,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,871.27, 395,896.38 and 159,544.13 is: 220,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,871.27 : 395,896.38 = 159,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,871.27/395,896.38 = 159,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,871.27x = 395,896.38 × 159,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,871.27x = 63,162,940,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,940,939.48/286,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,178.70

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