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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,728.81, 397,056.66 and 158,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,728.81, 397,056.66 and 158,672.73 is: 218,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,728.81 : 397,056.66 = 158,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,728.81/397,056.66 = 158,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,728.81x = 397,056.66 × 158,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,728.81x = 63,002,064,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,002,064,206.88/287,728.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,963.35

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