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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,116.96, 396,217.46 and 159,792.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,116.96, 396,217.46 and 159,792.58 is: 220,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,116.96 : 396,217.46 = 159,792.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,116.96/396,217.46 = 159,792.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,116.96x = 396,217.46 × 159,792.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,116.96x = 63,312,610,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,312,610,174.45/287,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,511.56

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