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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,488.89, 396,737.28 and 158,431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,488.89, 396,737.28 and 158,431.99 is: 218,637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,488.89 : 396,737.28 = 158,431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,488.89/396,737.28 = 158,431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,488.89x = 396,737.28 × 158,431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,488.89x = 62,855,876,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,855,876,777.59/287,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,637.59

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