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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,938.55, 394,642.50 and 158,655.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,938.55, 394,642.50 and 158,655.15 is: 218,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,938.55 : 394,642.50 = 158,655.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,938.55/394,642.50 = 158,655.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,938.55x = 394,642.50 × 158,655.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,938.55x = 62,612,065,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,612,065,033.88/285,938.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,970.35

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