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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,623.96, 394,160.24 and 158,299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,623.96, 394,160.24 and 158,299.56 is: 218,452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,623.96 : 394,160.24 = 158,299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,623.96/394,160.24 = 158,299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,623.96x = 394,160.24 × 158,299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,623.96x = 62,395,392,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,395,392,561.49/285,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,452.94

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