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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,615.38, 394,149.23 and 158,299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,615.38, 394,149.23 and 158,299.17 is: 218,452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,615.38 : 394,149.23 = 158,299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,615.38/394,149.23 = 158,299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,615.38x = 394,149.23 × 158,299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,615.38x = 62,393,495,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393,495,173.64/285,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,452.86

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