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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,066.54, 393,399.99 and 157,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,066.54, 393,399.99 and 157,753.98 is: 217,705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,066.54 : 393,399.99 = 157,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,066.54/393,399.99 = 157,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,066.54x = 393,399.99 × 157,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,066.54x = 62,060,414,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060,414,154.46/285,066.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,705.01

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