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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,593.85, 394,135.20 and 158,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,593.85, 394,135.20 and 158,266.71 is: 218,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,593.85 : 394,135.20 = 158,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,593.85/394,135.20 = 158,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,593.85x = 394,135.20 × 158,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,593.85x = 62,378,481,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,378,481,399.19/285,593.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,416.75

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