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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,307.42, 393,724.17 and 157,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,307.42, 393,724.17 and 157,982.98 is: 218,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,307.42 : 393,724.17 = 157,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,307.42/393,724.17 = 157,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,307.42x = 393,724.17 × 157,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,307.42x = 62,201,717,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,717,674.63/285,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,016.47

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