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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,518.69, 396,778.48 and 158,461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,518.69, 396,778.48 and 158,461.77 is: 218,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,518.69 : 396,778.48 = 158,461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,518.69/396,778.48 = 158,461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,518.69x = 396,778.48 × 158,461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,518.69x = 62,874,219,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,874,219,842.56/287,518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,678.72

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