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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,353.28, 393,781.50 and 158,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,353.28, 393,781.50 and 158,021.28 is: 218,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,353.28 : 393,781.50 = 158,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,353.28/393,781.50 = 158,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,353.28x = 393,781.50 × 158,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,353.28x = 62,225,856,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,225,856,670.32/285,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,066.03

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