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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,676.77, 396,996.63 and 158,619.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,676.77, 396,996.63 and 158,619.87 is: 218,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,676.77 : 396,996.63 = 158,619.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,676.77/396,996.63 = 158,619.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,676.77x = 396,996.63 × 158,619.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,676.77x = 62,971,553,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,971,553,841.04/287,676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,896.90

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