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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,441.96, 393,904.98 and 158,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,441.96, 393,904.98 and 158,114.88 is: 218,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,441.96 : 393,904.98 = 158,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,441.96/393,904.98 = 158,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,441.96x = 393,904.98 × 158,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,441.96x = 62,282,238,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,282,238,644.10/285,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,195.81

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