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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,211.70, 394,973.91 and 157,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,211.70, 394,973.91 and 157,155.75 is: 216,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,211.70 : 394,973.91 = 157,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,211.70/394,973.91 = 157,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,211.70x = 394,973.91 × 157,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,211.70x = 62,072,421,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,072,421,056.48/286,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,875.90

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