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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,954.78, 393,237.96 and 157,638.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,954.78, 393,237.96 and 157,638.98 is: 217,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,954.78 : 393,237.96 = 157,638.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,954.78/393,237.96 = 157,638.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,954.78x = 393,237.96 × 157,638.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,954.78x = 61,989,630,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,989,630,911.68/284,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,541.99

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