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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,014.48, 394,698.90 and 156,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,014.48, 394,698.90 and 156,955.12 is: 216,597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,014.48 : 394,698.90 = 156,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,014.48/394,698.90 = 156,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,014.48x = 394,698.90 × 156,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,014.48x = 61,950,013,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,950,013,213.37/286,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,597.47

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