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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,190.56, 393,558.20 and 157,863.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,190.56, 393,558.20 and 157,863.42 is: 217,848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,190.56 : 393,558.20 = 157,863.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,190.56/393,558.20 = 157,863.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,190.56x = 393,558.20 × 157,863.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,190.56x = 62,128,443,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,128,443,421.04/285,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,848.88

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