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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,312.48, 393,699.20 and 157,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,312.48, 393,699.20 and 157,956.08 is: 217,961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,312.48 : 393,699.20 = 157,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,312.48/393,699.20 = 157,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,312.48x = 393,699.20 × 157,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,312.48x = 62,187,182,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187,182,331.14/285,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,961.66

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