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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,127.70, 396,232.26 and 159,803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,127.70, 396,232.26 and 159,803.35 is: 220,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,127.70 : 396,232.26 = 159,803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,127.70/396,232.26 = 159,803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,127.70x = 396,232.26 × 159,803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,127.70x = 63,319,242,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,319,242,526.07/287,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,526.42

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