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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,632.96, 394,173.80 and 158,308.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,632.96, 394,173.80 and 158,308.65 is: 218,466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,632.96 : 394,173.80 = 158,308.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,632.96/394,173.80 = 158,308.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,632.96x = 394,173.80 × 158,308.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,632.96x = 62,401,121,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,121,351.83/285,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,466.11

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