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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,542.29, 394,042.48 and 158,216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,542.29, 394,042.48 and 158,216.77 is: 218,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,542.29 : 394,042.48 = 158,216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,542.29/394,042.48 = 158,216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,542.29x = 394,042.48 × 158,216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,542.29x = 62,344,128,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,344,128,428.39/285,542.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,335.88

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