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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,300.23, 396,470.57 and 158,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,300.23, 396,470.57 and 158,236.25 is: 218,363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,300.23 : 396,470.57 = 158,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,300.23/396,470.57 = 158,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,300.23x = 396,470.57 × 158,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,300.23x = 62,736,013,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,736,013,458.63/287,300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,363.95

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