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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,851.29, 397,215.99 and 158,782.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,851.29, 397,215.99 and 158,782.02 is: 219,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,851.29 : 397,215.99 = 158,782.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,851.29/397,215.99 = 158,782.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,851.29x = 397,215.99 × 158,782.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,851.29x = 63,070,757,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,070,757,268.50/287,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,108.82

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