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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,990.14, 393,908.77 and 213,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,990.14, 393,908.77 and 213,159.63 is: 293,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,990.14 : 393,908.77 = 213,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,990.14/393,908.77 = 213,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,990.14x = 393,908.77 × 213,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,990.14x = 83,965,447,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,965,447,666.96/285,990.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,595.61

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