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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,891.80, 394,577.93 and 158,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,891.80, 394,577.93 and 158,608.40 is: 218,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,891.80 : 394,577.93 = 158,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,891.80/394,577.93 = 158,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,891.80x = 394,577.93 × 158,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,891.80x = 62,583,372,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583,372,576.24/285,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,905.80

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