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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,661.91, 395,583.36 and 157,599.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,661.91, 395,583.36 and 157,599.45 is: 217,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,661.91 : 395,583.36 = 157,599.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,661.91/395,583.36 = 157,599.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,661.91x = 395,583.36 × 157,599.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,661.91x = 62,343,719,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,343,719,965.15/286,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,481.70

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