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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,950.79, 394,659.39 and 158,667.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,950.79, 394,659.39 and 158,667.39 is: 218,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,950.79 : 394,659.39 = 158,667.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,950.79/394,659.39 = 158,667.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,950.79x = 394,659.39 × 158,667.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,950.79x = 62,619,575,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,575,350.29/285,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,987.24

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