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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,184.08, 396,317.80 and 158,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,184.08, 396,317.80 and 158,137.68 is: 218,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,184.08 : 396,317.80 = 158,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,184.08/396,317.80 = 158,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,184.08x = 396,317.80 × 158,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,184.08x = 62,672,777,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,672,777,434.70/287,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,232.07

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