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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,930.12, 394,596.45 and 158,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,930.12, 394,596.45 and 158,605.68 is: 218,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,930.12 : 394,596.45 = 158,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,930.12/394,596.45 = 158,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,930.12x = 394,596.45 × 158,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,930.12x = 62,585,238,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,585,238,277.84/285,930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,882.99

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