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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,003.78, 397,442.43 and 158,943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,003.78, 397,442.43 and 158,943.45 is: 219,340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,003.78 : 397,442.43 = 158,943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,003.78/397,442.43 = 158,943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,003.78x = 397,442.43 × 158,943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,003.78x = 63,170,871,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170,871,000.58/288,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,340.42

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