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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,292.24, 396,463.44 and 159,979.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,292.24, 396,463.44 and 159,979.68 is: 220,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,292.24 : 396,463.44 = 159,979.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,292.24/396,463.44 = 159,979.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,292.24x = 396,463.44 × 159,979.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,292.24x = 63,426,094,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,426,094,262.90/287,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,772.04

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