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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,800.49, 394,424.51 and 158,487.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,800.49, 394,424.51 and 158,487.93 is: 218,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,800.49 : 394,424.51 = 158,487.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,800.49/394,424.51 = 158,487.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,800.49x = 394,424.51 × 158,487.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,800.49x = 62,511,524,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,511,524,131.16/285,800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,724.34

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