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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,895.72, 394,536.35 and 158,571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,895.72, 394,536.35 and 158,571.31 is: 218,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,895.72 : 394,536.35 = 158,571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,895.72/394,536.35 = 158,571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,895.72x = 394,536.35 × 158,571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,895.72x = 62,562,145,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562,145,862.12/285,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,828.55

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