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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,562.94, 394,079.19 and 158,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,562.94, 394,079.19 and 158,240.66 is: 218,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,562.94 : 394,079.19 = 158,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,562.94/394,079.19 = 158,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,562.94x = 394,079.19 × 158,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,562.94x = 62,359,351,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,359,351,117.87/285,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,373.40

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