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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,726.42, 394,312.06 and 158,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,726.42, 394,312.06 and 158,394.42 is: 218,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,726.42 : 394,312.06 = 158,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,726.42/394,312.06 = 158,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,726.42x = 394,312.06 × 158,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,726.42x = 62,456,830,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,456,830,042.71/285,726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,589.62

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