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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,828.12, 397,203.18 and 158,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,828.12, 397,203.18 and 158,763.69 is: 219,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,828.12 : 397,203.18 = 158,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,828.12/397,203.18 = 158,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,828.12x = 397,203.18 × 158,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,828.12x = 63,061,442,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,061,442,536.53/287,828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,094.10

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