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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,629.76, 394,141.50 and 158,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,629.76, 394,141.50 and 158,302.80 is: 218,442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,629.76 : 394,141.50 = 158,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,629.76/394,141.50 = 158,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,629.76x = 394,141.50 × 158,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,629.76x = 62,393,703,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393,703,046.20/285,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,442.58

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