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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,352.93, 393,773.01 and 156,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,352.93, 393,773.01 and 156,291.97 is: 215,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,352.93 : 393,773.01 = 156,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,352.93/393,773.01 = 156,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,352.93x = 393,773.01 × 156,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,352.93x = 61,543,559,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,543,559,288.60/285,352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,675.23

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