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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,752.52, 394,336.62 and 158,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,752.52, 394,336.62 and 158,428.08 is: 218,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,752.52 : 394,336.62 = 158,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,752.52/394,336.62 = 158,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,752.52x = 394,336.62 × 158,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,752.52x = 62,473,993,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473,993,580.29/285,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,629.72

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