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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,084.71, 397,583.28 and 159,046.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,084.71, 397,583.28 and 159,046.31 is: 219,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,084.71 : 397,583.28 = 159,046.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,084.71/397,583.28 = 159,046.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,084.71x = 397,583.28 × 159,046.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,084.71x = 63,234,151,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,234,151,613.78/288,084.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,498.47

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