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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,188.56, 393,555.44 and 157,861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,188.56, 393,555.44 and 157,861.42 is: 217,846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,188.56 : 393,555.44 = 157,861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,188.56/393,555.44 = 157,861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,188.56x = 393,555.44 × 157,861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,188.56x = 62,127,220,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,127,220,607.12/285,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,846.12

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