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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,273.77, 393,690.11 and 157,949.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,273.77, 393,690.11 and 157,949.37 is: 217,976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,273.77 : 393,690.11 = 157,949.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,273.77/393,690.11 = 157,949.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,273.77x = 393,690.11 × 157,949.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,273.77x = 62,183,104,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,183,104,285.43/285,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,976.94

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