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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,272.88, 393,688.87 and 157,948.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,272.88, 393,688.87 and 157,948.47 is: 217,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,272.88 : 393,688.87 = 157,948.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,272.88/393,688.87 = 157,948.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,272.88x = 393,688.87 × 157,948.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,272.88x = 62,182,554,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182,554,672.53/285,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,975.70

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