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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,924.12, 394,588.17 and 158,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,924.12, 394,588.17 and 158,599.68 is: 218,874.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,924.12 : 394,588.17 = 158,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,924.12/394,588.17 = 158,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,924.12x = 394,588.17 × 158,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,924.12x = 62,581,557,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,581,557,493.79/285,924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,874.71

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