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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,838.20, 397,217.58 and 158,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,838.20, 397,217.58 and 158,773.56 is: 219,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,838.20 : 397,217.58 = 158,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,838.20/397,217.58 = 158,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,838.20x = 397,217.58 × 158,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,838.20x = 63,067,649,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,067,649,271.18/287,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,107.99

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