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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,107.83, 396,204.94 and 159,783.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,107.83, 396,204.94 and 159,783.39 is: 220,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,107.83 : 396,204.94 = 159,783.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,107.83/396,204.94 = 159,783.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,107.83x = 396,204.94 × 159,783.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,107.83x = 63,306,968,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306,968,447.95/287,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,498.93

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