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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,246.84, 396,416.34 and 159,919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,246.84, 396,416.34 and 159,919.64 is: 220,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,246.84 : 396,416.34 = 159,919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,246.84/396,416.34 = 159,919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,246.84x = 396,416.34 × 159,919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,246.84x = 63,394,758,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,394,758,382.92/287,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,697.84

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