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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,847.11, 394,459.09 and 158,534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,847.11, 394,459.09 and 158,534.55 is: 218,772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,847.11 : 394,459.09 = 158,534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,847.11/394,459.09 = 158,534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,847.11x = 394,459.09 × 158,534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,847.11x = 62,535,393,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,535,393,930.22/285,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,772.17

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