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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,136.24, 396,237.82 and 159,809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,136.24, 396,237.82 and 159,809.08 is: 220,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,136.24 : 396,237.82 = 159,809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,136.24/396,237.82 = 159,809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,136.24x = 396,237.82 × 159,809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,136.24x = 63,322,401,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,322,401,475.41/287,136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,530.86

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