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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,755.40, 395,712.08 and 157,692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,755.40, 395,712.08 and 157,692.78 is: 217,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,755.40 : 395,712.08 = 157,692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,755.40/395,712.08 = 157,692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,755.40x = 395,712.08 × 157,692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,755.40x = 62,400,937,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400,937,974.78/286,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,610.33

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