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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,118.64, 396,223.32 and 159,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,118.64, 396,223.32 and 159,791.20 is: 220,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,118.64 : 396,223.32 = 159,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,118.64/396,223.32 = 159,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,118.64x = 396,223.32 × 159,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,118.64x = 63,312,999,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,312,999,770.78/287,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,511.63

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