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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,519.91, 396,780.16 and 158,462.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,519.91, 396,780.16 and 158,462.99 is: 218,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,519.91 : 396,780.16 = 158,462.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,519.91/396,780.16 = 158,462.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,519.91x = 396,780.16 × 158,462.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,519.91x = 62,874,970,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,874,970,228.38/287,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,680.40

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