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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,486.72, 395,350.34 and 157,433.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,486.72, 395,350.34 and 157,433.21 is: 217,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,486.72 : 395,350.34 = 157,433.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,486.72/395,350.34 = 157,433.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,486.72x = 395,350.34 × 157,433.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,486.72x = 62,241,273,100.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,241,273,100.79/286,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,257.10

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