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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,164.72, 396,300.36 and 159,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,164.72, 396,300.36 and 159,848.38 is: 220,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,164.72 : 396,300.36 = 159,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,164.72/396,300.36 = 159,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,164.72x = 396,300.36 × 159,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,164.72x = 63,347,970,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,347,970,539.42/287,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,598.03

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