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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,244.90, 396,390.77 and 158,182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,244.90, 396,390.77 and 158,182.37 is: 218,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,244.90 : 396,390.77 = 158,182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,244.90/396,390.77 = 158,182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,244.90x = 396,390.77 × 158,182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,244.90x = 62,702,029,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702,029,858.23/287,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,287.70

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