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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,887.70, 394,514.94 and 158,575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,887.70, 394,514.94 and 158,575.14 is: 218,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,887.70 : 394,514.94 = 158,575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,887.70/394,514.94 = 158,575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,887.70x = 394,514.94 × 158,575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,887.70x = 62,560,261,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560,261,842.59/285,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,828.10

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