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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,812.12, 394,419.30 and 158,509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,812.12, 394,419.30 and 158,509.28 is: 218,742.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,812.12 : 394,419.30 = 158,509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,812.12/394,419.30 = 158,509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,812.12x = 394,419.30 × 158,509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,812.12x = 62,519,119,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,519,119,261.10/285,812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,742.02

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