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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,424, 395,265.33 and 157,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,424, 395,265.33 and 157,370.80 is: 217,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,424 : 395,265.33 = 157,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,424/395,265.33 = 157,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,424x = 395,265.33 × 157,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,424x = 62,203,219,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203,219,218.04/286,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,171.81

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