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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,834.52, 394,449.42 and 158,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,834.52, 394,449.42 and 158,510.44 is: 218,743.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,834.52 : 394,449.42 = 158,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,834.52/394,449.42 = 158,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,834.52x = 394,449.42 × 158,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,834.52x = 62,524,351,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524,351,121.94/285,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,743.18

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