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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,702.90, 394,243.48 and 158,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,702.90, 394,243.48 and 158,367.66 is: 218,532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,702.90 : 394,243.48 = 158,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,702.90/394,243.48 = 158,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,702.90x = 394,243.48 × 158,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,702.90x = 62,435,417,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,435,417,397.86/285,702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,532.67

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