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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,610.98, 394,156.44 and 158,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,610.98, 394,156.44 and 158,286.59 is: 218,442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,610.98 : 394,156.44 = 158,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,610.98/394,156.44 = 158,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,610.98x = 394,156.44 × 158,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,610.98x = 62,389,676,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389,676,843.36/285,610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,442.85

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