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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,425, 395,266.72 and 157,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,425, 395,266.72 and 157,371.78 is: 217,173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,425 : 395,266.72 = 157,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,425/395,266.72 = 157,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,425x = 395,266.72 × 157,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,425x = 62,203,827,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203,827,301.16/286,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,173.18

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