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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,865.28, 395,865.12 and 157,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,865.28, 395,865.12 and 157,803.12 is: 217,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,865.28 : 395,865.12 = 157,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,865.28/395,865.12 = 157,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,865.28x = 395,865.12 × 157,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,865.28x = 62,468,751,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,468,751,035.17/286,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,763.37

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