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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,710.96, 397,042.08 and 156,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,710.96, 397,042.08 and 156,887.68 is: 216,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,710.96 : 397,042.08 = 156,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,710.96/397,042.08 = 156,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,710.96x = 397,042.08 × 156,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,710.96x = 62,291,010,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,291,010,793.57/287,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,505.52

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