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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,899.76, 394,541.89 and 158,576.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,899.76, 394,541.89 and 158,576.27 is: 218,835.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,899.76 : 394,541.89 = 158,576.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,899.76/394,541.89 = 158,576.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,899.76x = 394,541.89 × 158,576.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,899.76x = 62,564,978,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564,978,905.80/285,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,835.37

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