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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,521.76, 393,992.64 and 158,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,521.76, 393,992.64 and 158,194.80 is: 218,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,521.76 : 393,992.64 = 158,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,521.76/393,992.64 = 158,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,521.76x = 393,992.64 × 158,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,521.76x = 62,327,586,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327,586,886.27/285,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,293.65

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