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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,991.90, 397,425.38 and 158,931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,991.90, 397,425.38 and 158,931.36 is: 219,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,991.90 : 397,425.38 = 158,931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,991.90/397,425.38 = 158,931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,991.90x = 397,425.38 × 158,931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,991.90x = 63,163,355,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163,355,347.26/287,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,323.37

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