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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,779.38, 397,140.48 and 158,732.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,779.38, 397,140.48 and 158,732.68 is: 219,053.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,779.38 : 397,140.48 = 158,732.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,779.38/397,140.48 = 158,732.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,779.38x = 397,140.48 × 158,732.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,779.38x = 63,039,172,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,039,172,726.89/287,779.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,053.82

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