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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,867.68, 395,886.90 and 157,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,867.68, 395,886.90 and 157,811.52 is: 217,785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,867.68 : 395,886.90 = 157,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,867.68/395,886.90 = 157,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,867.68x = 395,886.90 × 157,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,867.68x = 62,475,513,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,475,513,437.09/286,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,785.12

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