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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,757.76, 394,368 and 158,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,757.76, 394,368 and 158,458.16 is: 218,684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,757.76 : 394,368 = 158,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,757.76/394,368 = 158,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,757.76x = 394,368 × 158,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,757.76x = 62,490,827,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490,827,642.88/285,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,684.62

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