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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,375.39, 397,955.70 and 159,313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,375.39, 397,955.70 and 159,313.77 is: 219,851.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,375.39 : 397,955.70 = 159,313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,375.39/397,955.70 = 159,313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,375.39x = 397,955.70 × 159,313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,375.39x = 63,399,822,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399,822,859.99/288,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,851.71

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