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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,511.81, 396,769.02 and 158,454.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,511.81, 396,769.02 and 158,454.99 is: 218,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,511.81 : 396,769.02 = 158,454.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,511.81/396,769.02 = 158,454.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,511.81x = 396,769.02 × 158,454.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,511.81x = 62,870,030,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,870,030,998.16/287,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,669.39

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