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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,958.79, 394,670.43 and 158,675.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,958.79, 394,670.43 and 158,675.39 is: 218,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,958.79 : 394,670.43 = 158,675.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,958.79/394,670.43 = 158,675.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,958.79x = 394,670.43 × 158,675.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,958.79x = 62,624,482,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624,482,428.37/285,958.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,998.28

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