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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,572.19, 394,091.96 and 158,249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,572.19, 394,091.96 and 158,249.91 is: 218,386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,572.19 : 394,091.96 = 158,249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,572.19/394,091.96 = 158,249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,572.19x = 394,091.96 × 158,249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,572.19x = 62,365,016,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,365,016,410.47/285,572.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,386.17

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