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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,785.70, 395,768.79 and 157,729.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,785.70, 395,768.79 and 157,729.78 is: 217,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,785.70 : 395,768.79 = 157,729.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,785.70/395,768.79 = 157,729.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,785.70x = 395,768.79 × 157,729.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,785.70x = 62,424,524,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,424,524,177.57/286,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,669.58

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