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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,265.76, 396,429.48 and 159,944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,265.76, 396,429.48 and 159,944.08 is: 220,724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,265.76 : 396,429.48 = 159,944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,265.76/396,429.48 = 159,944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,265.76x = 396,429.48 × 159,944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,265.76x = 63,406,548,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,406,548,463.48/287,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,724.35

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