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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,092.14, 397,567.10 and 159,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,092.14, 397,567.10 and 159,030.56 is: 219,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,092.14 : 397,567.10 = 159,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,092.14/397,567.10 = 159,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,092.14x = 397,567.10 × 159,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,092.14x = 63,225,318,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225,318,550.58/288,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,462.14

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