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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,939.54, 394,590.38 and 158,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,939.54, 394,590.38 and 158,612.40 is: 218,881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,939.54 : 394,590.38 = 158,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,939.54/394,590.38 = 158,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,939.54x = 394,590.38 × 158,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,939.54x = 62,586,927,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586,927,188.71/285,939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,881.68

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