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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,897.66, 394,586.01 and 158,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,897.66, 394,586.01 and 158,614.26 is: 218,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,897.66 : 394,586.01 = 158,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,897.66/394,586.01 = 158,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,897.66x = 394,586.01 × 158,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,897.66x = 62,586,967,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586,967,982.50/285,897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,913.89

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