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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,047.96, 396,141.74 and 159,726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,047.96, 396,141.74 and 159,726.32 is: 220,430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,047.96 : 396,141.74 = 159,726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,047.96/396,141.74 = 159,726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,047.96x = 396,141.74 × 159,726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,047.96x = 63,274,262,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,274,262,328.60/287,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,430.98

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