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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,951.40, 397,370.22 and 158,891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,951.40, 397,370.22 and 158,891.04 is: 219,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,951.40 : 397,370.22 = 158,891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,951.40/397,370.22 = 158,891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,951.40x = 397,370.22 × 158,891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,951.40x = 63,138,567,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,138,567,520.83/287,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,268.14

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