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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,476.81, 393,972.05 and 158,152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,476.81, 393,972.05 and 158,152.91 is: 218,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,476.81 : 393,972.05 = 158,152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,476.81/393,972.05 = 158,152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,476.81x = 393,972.05 × 158,152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,476.81x = 62,307,824,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,307,824,591.69/285,476.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,258.80

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