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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,867.28, 395,867.88 and 157,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,867.28, 395,867.88 and 157,805.12 is: 217,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,867.28 : 395,867.88 = 157,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,867.28/395,867.88 = 157,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,867.28x = 395,867.88 × 157,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,867.28x = 62,469,978,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,469,978,307.55/286,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,766.13

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