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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,966.02, 396,013.10 and 159,641.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,966.02, 396,013.10 and 159,641.61 is: 220,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,966.02 : 396,013.10 = 159,641.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,966.02/396,013.10 = 159,641.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,966.02x = 396,013.10 × 159,641.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,966.02x = 63,220,168,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,220,168,865.09/286,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,305.42

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