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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,580.52, 395,479.98 and 157,527.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,580.52, 395,479.98 and 157,527.63 is: 217,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,580.52 : 395,479.98 = 157,527.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,580.52/395,479.98 = 157,527.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,580.52x = 395,479.98 × 157,527.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,580.52x = 62,299,023,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,299,023,961.85/286,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,387.50

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