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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,041.88, 396,104.28 and 157,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,041.88, 396,104.28 and 157,976.12 is: 217,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,041.88 : 396,104.28 = 157,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,041.88/396,104.28 = 157,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,041.88x = 396,104.28 × 157,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,041.88x = 62,575,017,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,017,269.79/287,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,999.61

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