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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,496.63, 393,998.25 and 158,172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,496.63, 393,998.25 and 158,172.22 is: 218,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,496.63 : 393,998.25 = 158,172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,496.63/393,998.25 = 158,172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,496.63x = 393,998.25 × 158,172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,496.63x = 62,319,577,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,319,577,878.62/285,496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,284.81

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