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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,163.58, 393,484.55 and 157,838.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,163.58, 393,484.55 and 157,838.87 is: 217,794.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,163.58 : 393,484.55 = 157,838.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,163.58/393,484.55 = 157,838.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,163.58x = 393,484.55 × 157,838.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,163.58x = 62,107,153,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,107,153,977.84/285,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,794.84

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