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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,771.99, 397,130.31 and 158,725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,771.99, 397,130.31 and 158,725.22 is: 219,043.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,771.99 : 397,130.31 = 158,725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,771.99/397,130.31 = 158,725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,771.99x = 397,130.31 × 158,725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,771.99x = 63,034,593,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034,593,837.77/287,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,043.54

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