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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,251.85, 393,673.96 and 157,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,251.85, 393,673.96 and 157,927.44 is: 217,954.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,251.85 : 393,673.96 = 157,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,251.85/393,673.96 = 157,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,251.85x = 393,673.96 × 157,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,251.85x = 62,171,921,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,171,921,778.92/285,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,954.49

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