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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,161.76, 396,283.24 and 159,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,161.76, 396,283.24 and 159,834.62 is: 220,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,161.76 : 396,283.24 = 159,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,161.76/396,283.24 = 159,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,161.76x = 396,283.24 × 159,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,161.76x = 63,339,781,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339,781,077.77/287,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,571.78

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