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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,631.45, 394,171.72 and 158,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,631.45, 394,171.72 and 158,307.14 is: 218,464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,631.45 : 394,171.72 = 158,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,631.45/394,171.72 = 158,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,631.45x = 394,171.72 × 158,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,631.45x = 62,400,198,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400,198,251.74/285,631.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,464.03

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