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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,246.56, 393,642.99 and 157,924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,246.56, 393,642.99 and 157,924.89 is: 217,937.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,246.56 : 393,642.99 = 157,924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,246.56/393,642.99 = 157,924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,246.56x = 393,642.99 × 157,924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,246.56x = 62,166,025,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166,025,895.02/285,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,937.86

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