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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,916.16, 394,611.54 and 158,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,916.16, 394,611.54 and 158,632.76 is: 218,939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,916.16 : 394,611.54 = 158,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,916.16/394,611.54 = 158,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,916.16x = 394,611.54 × 158,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,916.16x = 62,598,317,718.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,598,317,718.05/285,916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,939.42

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