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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,259.92, 393,664.72 and 156,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,259.92, 393,664.72 and 156,203.83 is: 215,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,259.92 : 393,664.72 = 156,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,259.92/393,664.72 = 156,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,259.92x = 393,664.72 × 156,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,259.92x = 61,491,936,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,491,936,999.88/285,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,564.59

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