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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,521.67, 396,782.58 and 158,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,521.67, 396,782.58 and 158,464.74 is: 218,682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,521.67 : 396,782.58 = 158,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,521.67/396,782.58 = 158,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,521.67x = 396,782.58 × 158,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,521.67x = 62,876,048,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,876,048,376.23/287,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,682.82

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