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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,640.43, 394,183.80 and 158,316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,640.43, 394,183.80 and 158,316.03 is: 218,476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,640.43 : 394,183.80 = 158,316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,640.43/394,183.80 = 158,316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,640.43x = 394,183.80 × 158,316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,640.43x = 62,405,613,197.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,405,613,197.67/285,640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,476.12

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