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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,691.44, 394,258.62 and 156,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,691.44, 394,258.62 and 156,641.70 is: 216,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,691.44 : 394,258.62 = 156,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,691.44/394,258.62 = 156,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,691.44x = 394,258.62 × 156,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,691.44x = 61,757,340,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,757,340,324.63/285,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,167.98

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