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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,879.49, 394,516.77 and 158,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,879.49, 394,516.77 and 158,563.28 is: 218,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,879.49 : 394,516.77 = 158,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,879.49/394,516.77 = 158,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,879.49x = 394,516.77 × 158,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,879.49x = 62,555,873,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,555,873,066.21/285,879.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,819.03

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