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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,370.24, 393,806.10 and 158,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,370.24, 393,806.10 and 158,043.10 is: 218,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,370.24 : 393,806.10 = 158,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,370.24/393,806.10 = 158,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,370.24x = 393,806.10 × 158,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,370.24x = 62,238,336,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,238,336,842.91/285,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,096.80

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