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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,382.04, 393,827.27 and 156,321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,382.04, 393,827.27 and 156,321.09 is: 215,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,382.04 : 393,827.27 = 156,321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,382.04/393,827.27 = 156,321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,382.04x = 393,827.27 × 156,321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,382.04x = 61,563,507,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,563,507,336.52/285,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,723.14

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