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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,286.48, 396,443.16 and 159,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,286.48, 396,443.16 and 159,958.80 is: 220,736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,286.48 : 396,443.16 = 159,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,286.48/396,443.16 = 159,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,286.48x = 396,443.16 × 159,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,286.48x = 63,414,572,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414,572,141.81/287,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,736.36

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