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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,891.66, 394,577.73 and 158,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,891.66, 394,577.73 and 158,608.26 is: 218,905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,891.66 : 394,577.73 = 158,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,891.66/394,577.73 = 158,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,891.66x = 394,577.73 × 158,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,891.66x = 62,583,287,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583,287,190.05/285,891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,905.61

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