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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,724.69, 395,690.24 and 157,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,724.69, 395,690.24 and 157,673.06 is: 217,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,724.69 : 395,690.24 = 157,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,724.69/395,690.24 = 157,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,724.69x = 395,690.24 × 157,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,724.69x = 62,389,690,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389,690,952.93/286,724.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,594.41

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