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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,485.63, 393,986.70 and 156,424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,485.63, 393,986.70 and 156,424.37 is: 215,874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,485.63 : 393,986.70 = 156,424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,485.63/393,986.70 = 156,424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,485.63x = 393,986.70 × 156,424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,485.63x = 61,629,119,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,629,119,365.95/285,485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,874.68

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