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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,892.54, 394,578.94 and 158,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,892.54, 394,578.94 and 158,609.14 is: 218,906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,892.54 : 394,578.94 = 158,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,892.54/394,578.94 = 158,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,892.54x = 394,578.94 × 158,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,892.54x = 62,583,826,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583,826,335.51/285,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,906.82

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