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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,982.17, 394,702.65 and 158,698.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,982.17, 394,702.65 and 158,698.77 is: 219,030.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,982.17 : 394,702.65 = 158,698.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,982.17/394,702.65 = 158,698.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,982.17x = 394,702.65 × 158,698.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,982.17x = 62,638,825,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,638,825,070.74/285,982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,030.53

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