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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,284.35, 393,704.72 and 157,959.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,284.35, 393,704.72 and 157,959.96 is: 217,991.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,284.35 : 393,704.72 = 157,959.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,284.35/393,704.72 = 157,959.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,284.35x = 393,704.72 × 157,959.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,284.35x = 62,189,581,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,189,581,823.01/285,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,991.56

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