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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,013.48, 394,697.52 and 156,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,013.48, 394,697.52 and 156,954.12 is: 216,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,013.48 : 394,697.52 = 156,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,013.48/394,697.52 = 156,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,013.48x = 394,697.52 × 156,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,013.48x = 61,949,401,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,949,401,917.78/286,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,596.09

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