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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,280.68, 393,709.50 and 157,968.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,280.68, 393,709.50 and 157,968.12 is: 218,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,280.68 : 393,709.50 = 157,968.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,280.68/393,709.50 = 157,968.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,280.68x = 393,709.50 × 157,968.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,280.68x = 62,193,549,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193,549,541.14/285,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,008.28

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