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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,966.54, 394,634.29 and 158,642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,966.54, 394,634.29 and 158,642.14 is: 218,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,966.54 : 394,634.29 = 158,642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,966.54/394,634.29 = 158,642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,966.54x = 394,634.29 × 158,642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,966.54x = 62,605,626,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605,626,309.81/285,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,926.40

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