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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,162.58, 393,483.17 and 157,837.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,162.58, 393,483.17 and 157,837.87 is: 217,793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,162.58 : 393,483.17 = 157,837.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,162.58/393,483.17 = 157,837.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,162.58x = 393,483.17 × 157,837.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,162.58x = 62,106,542,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,106,542,677.04/285,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,793.46

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