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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,828.52, 394,441.14 and 158,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,828.52, 394,441.14 and 158,504.44 is: 218,734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,828.52 : 394,441.14 = 158,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,828.52/394,441.14 = 158,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,828.52x = 394,441.14 × 158,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,828.52x = 62,520,672,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520,672,008.66/285,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,734.90

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