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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,278.28, 393,688.86 and 156,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,278.28, 393,688.86 and 156,214.70 is: 215,578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,278.28 : 393,688.86 = 156,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,278.28/393,688.86 = 156,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,278.28x = 393,688.86 × 156,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,278.28x = 61,499,985,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499,985,189.80/285,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,578.93

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