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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,434.69, 396,660.24 and 156,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,434.69, 396,660.24 and 156,611.73 is: 216,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,434.69 : 396,660.24 = 156,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,434.69/396,660.24 = 156,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,434.69x = 396,660.24 × 156,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,434.69x = 62,121,646,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,121,646,408.62/287,434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,124.39

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