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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,236.45, 393,611.31 and 156,150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,236.45, 393,611.31 and 156,150.19 is: 215,479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,236.45 : 393,611.31 = 156,150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,236.45/393,611.31 = 156,150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,236.45x = 393,611.31 × 156,150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,236.45x = 61,462,480,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,462,480,842.65/285,236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,479.06

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