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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,295.34, 393,709.47 and 157,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,295.34, 393,709.47 and 157,979.18 is: 218,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,295.34 : 393,709.47 = 157,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,295.34/393,709.47 = 157,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,295.34x = 393,709.47 × 157,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,295.34x = 62,197,899,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197,899,228.83/285,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,012.32

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