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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,742.36, 395,714.40 and 157,686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,742.36, 395,714.40 and 157,686.11 is: 217,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,742.36 : 395,714.40 = 157,686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,742.36/395,714.40 = 157,686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,742.36x = 395,714.40 × 157,686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,742.36x = 62,398,663,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,398,663,321.02/286,742.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,612.29

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