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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,528.84, 394,013.30 and 158,196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,528.84, 394,013.30 and 158,196.84 is: 218,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,528.84 : 394,013.30 = 158,196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,528.84/394,013.30 = 158,196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,528.84x = 394,013.30 × 158,196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,528.84x = 62,331,658,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,331,658,977.97/285,528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,302.50

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