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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,759.26, 394,370.08 and 158,459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,759.26, 394,370.08 and 158,459.66 is: 218,686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,759.26 : 394,370.08 = 158,459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,759.26/394,370.08 = 158,459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,759.26x = 394,370.08 × 158,459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,759.26x = 62,491,748,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,491,748,790.97/285,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,686.70

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