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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,846.88, 394,469.26 and 156,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,846.88, 394,469.26 and 156,786.40 is: 216,365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,846.88 : 394,469.26 = 156,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,846.88/394,469.26 = 156,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,846.88x = 394,469.26 × 156,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,846.88x = 61,847,415,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847,415,186.06/285,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,365.55

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