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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,113.50, 396,216.63 and 159,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,113.50, 396,216.63 and 159,789.24 is: 220,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,113.50 : 396,216.63 = 159,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,113.50/396,216.63 = 159,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,113.50x = 396,216.63 × 159,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,113.50x = 63,311,154,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,311,154,183.06/287,113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,509.15

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