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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,421.99, 395,262.58 and 157,368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,421.99, 395,262.58 and 157,368.79 is: 217,169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,421.99 : 395,262.58 = 157,368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,421.99/395,262.58 = 157,368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,421.99x = 395,262.58 × 157,368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,421.99x = 62,201,992,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,992,691.83/286,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,169.05

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