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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,285.87, 396,450.65 and 159,961.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,285.87, 396,450.65 and 159,961.47 is: 220,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,285.87 : 396,450.65 = 159,961.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,285.87/396,450.65 = 159,961.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,285.87x = 396,450.65 × 159,961.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,285.87x = 63,416,827,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,416,827,956.65/287,285.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,744.69

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