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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,876.68, 395,879.14 and 159,549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,876.68, 395,879.14 and 159,549.54 is: 220,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,876.68 : 395,879.14 = 159,549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,876.68/395,879.14 = 159,549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,876.68x = 395,879.14 × 159,549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,876.68x = 63,162,334,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,334,682.60/286,876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,172.43

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