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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,238.63, 393,614.33 and 156,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,238.63, 393,614.33 and 156,152.35 is: 215,482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,238.63 : 393,614.33 = 156,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,238.63/393,614.33 = 156,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,238.63x = 393,614.33 × 156,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,238.63x = 61,463,802,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463,802,623.18/285,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,482.04

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