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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,559.65, 394,072.32 and 158,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,559.65, 394,072.32 and 158,235.24 is: 218,364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,559.65 : 394,072.32 = 158,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,559.65/394,072.32 = 158,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,559.65x = 394,072.32 × 158,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,559.65x = 62,356,128,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,356,128,132.56/285,559.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,364.63

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