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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,740.41, 397,072.62 and 158,684.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,740.41, 397,072.62 and 158,684.31 is: 218,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,740.41 : 397,072.62 = 158,684.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,740.41/397,072.62 = 158,684.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,740.41x = 397,072.62 × 158,684.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,740.41x = 63,009,194,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,009,194,724.59/287,740.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,979.30

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