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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,428.56, 393,891.92 and 158,101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,428.56, 393,891.92 and 158,101.42 is: 218,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,428.56 : 393,891.92 = 158,101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,428.56/393,891.92 = 158,101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,428.56x = 393,891.92 × 158,101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,428.56x = 62,274,871,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274,871,878.53/285,428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,180.24

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