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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,574.38, 394,082.73 and 158,261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,574.38, 394,082.73 and 158,261.82 is: 218,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,574.38 : 394,082.73 = 158,261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,574.38/394,082.73 = 158,261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,574.38x = 394,082.73 × 158,261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,574.38x = 62,368,250,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,250,080.37/285,574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,395.82

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