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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,575.38, 394,084.11 and 158,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,575.38, 394,084.11 and 158,262.82 is: 218,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,575.38 : 394,084.11 = 158,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,575.38/394,084.11 = 158,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,575.38x = 394,084.11 × 158,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,575.38x = 62,368,862,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,862,565.79/285,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,397.20

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