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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,305.15, 397,858.73 and 157,482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,305.15, 397,858.73 and 157,482.91 is: 217,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,305.15 : 397,858.73 = 157,482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,305.15/397,858.73 = 157,482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,305.15x = 397,858.73 × 157,482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,305.15x = 62,655,950,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,655,950,569.30/288,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,325.12

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