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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,608.75, 394,140.08 and 158,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,608.75, 394,140.08 and 158,292.55 is: 218,443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,608.75 : 394,140.08 = 158,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,608.75/394,140.08 = 158,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,608.75x = 394,140.08 × 158,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,608.75x = 62,389,437,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389,437,137.19/285,608.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,443.72

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