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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,287.28, 393,701.28 and 156,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,287.28, 393,701.28 and 156,223.68 is: 215,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,287.28 : 393,701.28 = 156,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,287.28/393,701.28 = 156,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,287.28x = 393,701.28 × 156,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,287.28x = 61,505,462,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505,462,782.31/285,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,591.33

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