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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,056.48, 393,361.56 and 157,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,056.48, 393,361.56 and 157,725.68 is: 217,652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,056.48 : 393,361.56 = 157,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,056.48/393,361.56 = 157,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,056.48x = 393,361.56 × 157,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,056.48x = 62,043,219,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043,219,536.86/285,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,652.37

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