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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,208.92, 393,591.42 and 157,886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,208.92, 393,591.42 and 157,886.64 is: 217,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,208.92 : 393,591.42 = 157,886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,208.92/393,591.42 = 157,886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,208.92x = 393,591.42 × 157,886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,208.92x = 62,142,826,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,142,826,836.63/285,208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,885.29

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