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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,307.86, 393,720.03 and 157,980.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,307.86, 393,720.03 and 157,980.72 is: 218,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,307.86 : 393,720.03 = 157,980.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,307.86/393,720.03 = 157,980.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,307.86x = 393,720.03 × 157,980.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,307.86x = 62,200,175,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,200,175,294.27/285,307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,010.73

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