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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,834.02, 394,448.73 and 158,509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,834.02, 394,448.73 and 158,509.94 is: 218,742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,834.02 : 394,448.73 = 158,509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,834.02/394,448.73 = 158,509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,834.02x = 394,448.73 × 158,509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,834.02x = 62,524,044,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524,044,525.38/285,834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,742.49

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