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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,211.25, 393,596.16 and 156,147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,211.25, 393,596.16 and 156,147.54 is: 215,486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,211.25 : 393,596.16 = 156,147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,211.25/393,596.16 = 156,147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,211.25x = 393,596.16 × 156,147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,211.25x = 61,459,071,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459,071,356.71/285,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,486.14

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