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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,217.92, 393,603.84 and 157,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,217.92, 393,603.84 and 157,895.76 is: 217,897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,217.92 : 393,603.84 = 157,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,217.92/393,603.84 = 157,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,217.92x = 393,603.84 × 157,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,217.92x = 62,148,377,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,148,377,455.72/285,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,897.87

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