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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,737.82, 397,069.50 and 158,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,737.82, 397,069.50 and 158,676.32 is: 218,968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,737.82 : 397,069.50 = 158,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,737.82/397,069.50 = 158,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,737.82x = 397,069.50 × 158,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,737.82x = 63,005,527,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,005,527,044.24/287,737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,968.53

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