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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,961.56, 394,608.36 and 158,636.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,961.56, 394,608.36 and 158,636.84 is: 218,908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,961.56 : 394,608.36 = 158,636.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,961.56/394,608.36 = 158,636.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,961.56x = 394,608.36 × 158,636.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,961.56x = 62,599,423,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599,423,267.98/285,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,908.52

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