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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,289.92, 393,700.08 and 157,965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,289.92, 393,700.08 and 157,965.48 is: 217,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,289.92 : 393,700.08 = 157,965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,289.92/393,700.08 = 157,965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,289.92x = 393,700.08 × 157,965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,289.92x = 62,191,022,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191,022,113.24/285,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,992.36

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