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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,247.36, 393,625.70 and 156,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,247.36, 393,625.70 and 156,160.84 is: 215,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,247.36 : 393,625.70 = 156,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,247.36/393,625.70 = 156,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,247.36x = 393,625.70 × 156,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,247.36x = 61,468,919,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468,919,957.59/285,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,493.39

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