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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,060.76, 396,138.60 and 159,735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,060.76, 396,138.60 and 159,735.24 is: 220,431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,060.76 : 396,138.60 = 159,735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,060.76/396,138.60 = 159,735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,060.76x = 396,138.60 × 159,735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,060.76x = 63,277,294,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,277,294,344.26/287,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,431.71

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