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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,923.62, 394,587.48 and 158,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,923.62, 394,587.48 and 158,599.18 is: 218,874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,923.62 : 394,587.48 = 158,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,923.62/394,587.48 = 158,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,923.62x = 394,587.48 × 158,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,923.62x = 62,581,250,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,581,250,766.27/285,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,874.02

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