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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,979.88, 396,026.82 and 159,655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,979.88, 396,026.82 and 159,655.08 is: 220,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,979.88 : 396,026.82 = 159,655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,979.88/396,026.82 = 159,655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,979.88x = 396,026.82 × 159,655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,979.88x = 63,227,693,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227,693,629.25/286,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,321.00

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