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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,055.24, 393,335.94 and 157,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,055.24, 393,335.94 and 157,730.44 is: 217,645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,055.24 : 393,335.94 = 157,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,055.24/393,335.94 = 157,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,055.24x = 393,335.94 × 157,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,055.24x = 62,041,050,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,041,050,884.01/285,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,645.71

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