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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,156.81, 393,511.64 and 157,829.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,156.81, 393,511.64 and 157,829.67 is: 217,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,156.81 : 393,511.64 = 157,829.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,156.81/393,511.64 = 157,829.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,156.81x = 393,511.64 × 157,829.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,156.81x = 62,107,811,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,107,811,493.21/285,156.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,802.31

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