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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,173.84, 393,498.68 and 157,849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,173.84, 393,498.68 and 157,849.14 is: 217,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,173.84 : 393,498.68 = 157,849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,173.84/393,498.68 = 157,849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,173.84x = 393,498.68 × 157,849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,173.84x = 62,113,428,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113,428,229.14/285,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,809.00

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