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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,574.44, 394,095.06 and 158,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,574.44, 394,095.06 and 158,252.16 is: 218,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,574.44 : 394,095.06 = 158,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,574.44/394,095.06 = 158,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,574.44x = 394,095.06 × 158,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,574.44x = 62,366,394,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,366,394,490.33/285,574.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,389.27

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