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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,301.92, 393,716.58 and 157,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,301.92, 393,716.58 and 157,977.48 is: 218,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,301.92 : 393,716.58 = 157,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,301.92/393,716.58 = 157,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,301.92x = 393,716.58 × 157,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,301.92x = 62,198,353,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198,353,142.62/285,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,008.88

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