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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,885.73, 395,854.21 and 159,544.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,885.73, 395,854.21 and 159,544.29 is: 220,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,885.73 : 395,854.21 = 159,544.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,885.73/395,854.21 = 159,544.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,885.73x = 395,854.21 × 159,544.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,885.73x = 63,156,278,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,156,278,080.24/286,885.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,144.37

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