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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,970.54, 394,639.81 and 158,646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,970.54, 394,639.81 and 158,646.13 is: 218,931.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,970.54 : 394,639.81 = 158,646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,970.54/394,639.81 = 158,646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,970.54x = 394,639.81 × 158,646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,970.54x = 62,608,078,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,608,078,600.44/285,970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,931.92

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