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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,272.44, 393,688.27 and 157,948.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,272.44, 393,688.27 and 157,948.03 is: 217,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,272.44 : 393,688.27 = 157,948.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,272.44/393,688.27 = 157,948.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,272.44x = 393,688.27 × 157,948.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,272.44x = 62,182,286,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182,286,481.70/285,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,975.09

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