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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,567.68, 395,466.98 and 157,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,567.68, 395,466.98 and 157,520.24 is: 217,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,567.68 : 395,466.98 = 157,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,567.68/395,466.98 = 157,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,567.68x = 395,466.98 × 157,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,567.68x = 62,294,053,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294,053,601.68/286,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,379.90

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