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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,310.92, 393,729.05 and 157,986.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,310.92, 393,729.05 and 157,986.52 is: 218,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,310.92 : 393,729.05 = 157,986.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,310.92/393,729.05 = 157,986.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,310.92x = 393,729.05 × 157,986.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,310.92x = 62,203,881,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203,881,843.05/285,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,021.38

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