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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,585.88, 394,098.60 and 158,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,585.88, 394,098.60 and 158,273.32 is: 218,411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,585.88 : 394,098.60 = 158,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,585.88/394,098.60 = 158,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,585.88x = 394,098.60 × 158,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,585.88x = 62,375,293,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375,293,829.35/285,585.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,411.69

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