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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,871.28, 395,876.74 and 159,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,871.28, 395,876.74 and 159,544.14 is: 220,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,871.28 : 395,876.74 = 159,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,871.28/395,876.74 = 159,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,871.28x = 395,876.74 × 159,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,871.28x = 63,159,814,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159,814,029.30/286,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,167.78

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