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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,314.75, 393,729.52 and 157,987.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,314.75, 393,729.52 and 157,987.61 is: 218,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,314.75 : 393,729.52 = 157,987.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,314.75/393,729.52 = 157,987.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,314.75x = 393,729.52 × 157,987.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,314.75x = 62,204,386,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204,386,045.63/285,314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,020.22

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