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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,867.65, 394,521.59 and 158,584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,867.65, 394,521.59 and 158,584.25 is: 218,859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,867.65 : 394,521.59 = 158,584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,867.65/394,521.59 = 158,584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,867.65x = 394,521.59 × 158,584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,867.65x = 62,564,910,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564,910,458.96/285,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,859.71

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