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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,872.98, 395,898.71 and 159,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,872.98, 395,898.71 and 159,545.84 is: 220,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,872.98 : 395,898.71 = 159,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,872.98/395,898.71 = 159,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,872.98x = 395,898.71 × 159,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,872.98x = 63,163,989,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163,989,464.64/286,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,181.04

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