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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,793.44, 394,397.28 and 158,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,793.44, 394,397.28 and 158,471.16 is: 218,691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,793.44 : 394,397.28 = 158,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,793.44/394,397.28 = 158,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,793.44x = 394,397.28 × 158,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,793.44x = 62,500,594,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500,594,462.44/285,793.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,691.49

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