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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,700.11, 394,270.60 and 156,650.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,700.11, 394,270.60 and 156,650.37 is: 216,179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,700.11 : 394,270.60 = 156,650.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,700.11/394,270.60 = 156,650.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,700.11x = 394,270.60 × 156,650.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,700.11x = 61,762,634,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762,634,978.50/285,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,179.95

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