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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,115.22, 396,210.72 and 159,788.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,115.22, 396,210.72 and 159,788.08 is: 220,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,115.22 : 396,210.72 = 159,788.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,115.22/396,210.72 = 159,788.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,115.22x = 396,210.72 × 159,788.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,115.22x = 63,309,750,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309,750,224.22/287,115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,502.94

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