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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,874.24, 394,519.20 and 158,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,874.24, 394,519.20 and 158,541.28 is: 218,794.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,874.24 : 394,519.20 = 158,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,874.24/394,519.20 = 158,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,874.24x = 394,519.20 × 158,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,874.24x = 62,547,578,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547,578,952.58/285,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,794.04

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