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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,978.11, 394,636.55 and 156,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,978.11, 394,636.55 and 156,913.37 is: 216,533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,978.11 : 394,636.55 = 156,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,978.11/394,636.55 = 156,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,978.11x = 394,636.55 × 156,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,978.11x = 61,923,749,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,923,749,404.77/285,978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,533.18

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