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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,681.89, 394,232.46 and 156,615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,681.89, 394,232.46 and 156,615.95 is: 216,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,681.89 : 394,232.46 = 156,615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,681.89/394,232.46 = 156,615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,681.89x = 394,232.46 × 156,615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,681.89x = 61,743,091,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743,091,243.74/285,681.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,125.32

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