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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,756.76, 394,366.62 and 158,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,756.76, 394,366.62 and 158,457.16 is: 218,683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,756.76 : 394,366.62 = 158,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,756.76/394,366.62 = 158,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,756.76x = 394,366.62 × 158,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,756.76x = 62,490,214,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490,214,604.00/285,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,683.24

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