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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,709.44, 394,252.40 and 158,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,709.44, 394,252.40 and 158,374.16 is: 218,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,709.44 : 394,252.40 = 158,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,709.44/394,252.40 = 158,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,709.44x = 394,252.40 × 158,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,709.44x = 62,439,392,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,439,392,677.98/285,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,541.58

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