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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,312.03, 393,742.47 and 157,987.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,312.03, 393,742.47 and 157,987.63 is: 218,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,312.03 : 393,742.47 = 157,987.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,312.03/393,742.47 = 157,987.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,312.03x = 393,742.47 × 157,987.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,312.03x = 62,206,439,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,206,439,273.74/285,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,029.50

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