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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,244.84, 396,413.58 and 159,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,244.84, 396,413.58 and 159,917.64 is: 220,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,244.84 : 396,413.58 = 159,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,244.84/396,413.58 = 159,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,244.84x = 396,413.58 × 159,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,244.84x = 63,393,524,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,393,524,177.55/287,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,695.08

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