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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,701.90, 394,242.10 and 158,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,701.90, 394,242.10 and 158,366.66 is: 218,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,701.90 : 394,242.10 = 158,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,701.90/394,242.10 = 158,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,701.90x = 394,242.10 × 158,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,701.90x = 62,434,804,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,434,804,608.39/285,701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,531.29

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