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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,950.40, 397,368.84 and 158,890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,950.40, 397,368.84 and 158,890.04 is: 219,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,950.40 : 397,368.84 = 158,890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,950.40/397,368.84 = 158,890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,950.40x = 397,368.84 × 158,890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,950.40x = 63,137,950,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,137,950,882.35/287,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,266.76

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