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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,834.96, 394,442.73 and 158,519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,834.96, 394,442.73 and 158,519.97 is: 218,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,834.96 : 394,442.73 = 158,519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,834.96/394,442.73 = 158,519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,834.96x = 394,442.73 × 158,519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,834.96x = 62,527,049,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,527,049,726.32/285,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,752.28

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