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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,075.39, 396,160.89 and 158,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,075.39, 396,160.89 and 158,011.10 is: 218,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,075.39 : 396,160.89 = 158,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,075.39/396,160.89 = 158,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,075.39x = 396,160.89 × 158,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,075.39x = 62,597,816,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,597,816,025.07/287,075.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,053.58

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