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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,264.40, 393,670.86 and 156,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,264.40, 393,670.86 and 156,208.30 is: 215,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,264.40 : 393,670.86 = 156,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,264.40/393,670.86 = 156,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,264.40x = 393,670.86 × 156,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,264.40x = 61,494,655,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494,655,800.14/285,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,570.73

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