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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,898.79, 394,587.57 and 158,615.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,898.79, 394,587.57 and 158,615.39 is: 218,915.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,898.79 : 394,587.57 = 158,615.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,898.79/394,587.57 = 158,615.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,898.79x = 394,587.57 × 158,615.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,898.79x = 62,587,659,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587,659,331.76/285,898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,915.44

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