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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,696.77, 394,235.03 and 158,361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,696.77, 394,235.03 and 158,361.53 is: 218,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,696.77 : 394,235.03 = 158,361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,696.77/394,235.03 = 158,361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,696.77x = 394,235.03 × 158,361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,696.77x = 62,431,660,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,431,660,955.12/285,696.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,524.21

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