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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,442.50, 393,910.65 and 158,126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,442.50, 393,910.65 and 158,126.34 is: 218,214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,442.50 : 393,910.65 = 158,126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,442.50/393,910.65 = 158,126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,442.50x = 393,910.65 × 158,126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,442.50x = 62,287,649,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,287,649,371.52/285,442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,214.35

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