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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,858.54, 390,288.93 and 158,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,858.54, 390,288.93 and 158,683.68 is: 218,952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,858.54 : 390,288.93 = 158,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,858.54/390,288.93 = 158,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,858.54x = 390,288.93 × 158,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,858.54x = 61,932,483,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,932,483,675.66/282,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,952.14

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