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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,557.68, 394,063.72 and 158,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,557.68, 394,063.72 and 158,230.56 is: 218,354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,557.68 : 394,063.72 = 158,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,557.68/394,063.72 = 158,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,557.68x = 394,063.72 × 158,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,557.68x = 62,352,923,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352,923,091.28/285,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,354.92

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