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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,427, 395,269.48 and 157,373.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,427, 395,269.48 and 157,373.78 is: 217,175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,427 : 395,269.48 = 157,373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,427/395,269.48 = 157,373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,427x = 395,269.48 × 157,373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,427x = 62,205,052,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,205,052,186.23/286,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,175.94

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