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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,008.88, 394,716.76 and 156,972.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,008.88, 394,716.76 and 156,972.28 is: 216,635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,008.88 : 394,716.76 = 156,972.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,008.88/394,716.76 = 156,972.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,008.88x = 394,716.76 × 156,972.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,008.88x = 61,959,589,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959,589,771.41/286,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,635.20

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