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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,995.52, 394,674.21 and 158,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,995.52, 394,674.21 and 158,671.20 is: 218,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,995.52 : 394,674.21 = 158,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,995.52/394,674.21 = 158,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,995.52x = 394,674.21 × 158,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,995.52x = 62,623,430,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,623,430,509.75/285,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,966.47

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