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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,667.64, 394,225.30 and 156,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,667.64, 394,225.30 and 156,618.24 is: 216,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,667.64 : 394,225.30 = 156,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,667.64/394,225.30 = 156,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,667.64x = 394,225.30 × 156,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,667.64x = 61,742,872,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,872,649.47/285,667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,135.34

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