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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,872.21, 395,897.67 and 159,545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,872.21, 395,897.67 and 159,545.07 is: 220,179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,872.21 : 395,897.67 = 159,545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,872.21/395,897.67 = 159,545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,872.21x = 395,897.67 × 159,545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,872.21x = 63,163,521,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163,521,472.99/286,872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,179.99

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