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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,336.79, 396,509.24 and 158,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,336.79, 396,509.24 and 158,270.99 is: 218,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,336.79 : 396,509.24 = 158,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,336.79/396,509.24 = 158,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,336.79x = 396,509.24 × 158,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,336.79x = 62,755,907,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,907,185.05/287,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,405.40

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