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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,259.20, 393,662.40 and 156,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,259.20, 393,662.40 and 156,195.60 is: 215,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,259.20 : 393,662.40 = 156,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,259.20/393,662.40 = 156,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,259.20x = 393,662.40 × 156,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,259.20x = 61,488,334,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488,334,765.44/285,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,552.50

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