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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,790.91, 394,409.23 and 158,466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,790.91, 394,409.23 and 158,466.51 is: 218,693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,790.91 : 394,409.23 = 158,466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,790.91/394,409.23 = 158,466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,790.91x = 394,409.23 × 158,466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,790.91x = 62,500,653,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500,653,793.72/285,790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,693.64

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