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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,145.08, 393,459.01 and 157,820.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,145.08, 393,459.01 and 157,820.37 is: 217,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,145.08 : 393,459.01 = 157,820.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,145.08/393,459.01 = 157,820.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,145.08x = 393,459.01 × 157,820.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,145.08x = 62,095,846,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,095,846,538.03/285,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,769.31

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