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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,067.54, 393,401.37 and 157,754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,067.54, 393,401.37 and 157,754.98 is: 217,706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,067.54 : 393,401.37 = 157,754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,067.54/393,401.37 = 157,754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,067.54x = 393,401.37 × 157,754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,067.54x = 62,061,025,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,061,025,256.32/285,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,706.39

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